Description
Securing early branch-mint issues with clear, well-preserved details is essential for building a truly complete and valuable early 20th-century U.S. coin collection. Acquiring a low-mintage 1913 San Francisco cent in Extra Fine condition fills a demanding slot in your collection album with a piece that retains sharp artistic details and historical authenticity.
- San Francisco ‘S’ Mint Mark: Represents a limited original production run of just 6,101,000 coins, delivering significant scarcity compared to the mass-produced Philadelphia strikes of the same era.
- Extra Fine (XF) Condition: Exhibits light wear restricted only to the highest points of the design, ensuring crisp hair details on Lincoln’s portrait and clearly defined upper lines on the reverse wheat stalks.
- Victor David Brenner Design Details: Features sharp, fully legible obverse lettering (“IN GOD WE TRUST”) and intact outer rims, providing exceptional visual presentation when displayed.
- Original Bronze Alloy Composition: Consists of historic pre-1982 copper content, offering natural surface toning and authentic weight that preserves the coin’s original physical heritage.
Technical Specifications:
- Year of Issue: 1913
- Mint Mark: S (San Francisco)
- Grade: Extra Fine (XF)
- Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
- Weight: 3.11 grams
- Diameter: 19.00 mm
- Edge: Plain
- Compatibility: Standard coin album slots, Dansco pages, and 19mm archival capsules
This 1913-S Lincoln Wheat Cent stands as a genuine artifact from an iconic period in American branch mint production. Adding this grade-consistent specimen ensures long-term historical accuracy and elevates the overall quality of your numismatic portfolio.
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