1931 S Lincoln Cent Key Date Grail Issue | Low Mintage of Only 866,000 511

Denomination: Small CentCoin: Lincoln WheatComposition: CopperYear: 1931Color: BNStrike Type: BusinessFineness: 0.95Mint Location: San FranciscoKM Number: 109Country of Origin: United StatesUp for auction/sale is a premier 1931-S Lincoln Wheat Cent in choice XF to AU (Extra Fine to About Uncirculated) condition.The 1931-S is legendary among copper collectors as the second-lowest mintage key date in the entire Lincoln Wheat Cent series (1909–1958), second only to the famed 1909-S VDB. With a tiny total mintage of just 866,000 pieces struck during the depth of the Great Depression, finding examples with trace circulation wear and bold, sharp detail is exceptionally difficult. This specimen exhibits smooth, original chocolate-brown surfaces with high-grade detail across Lincoln's hair and the reverse wheat ears, making it an essential centerpiece for any advanced album or key-date collection.