1945-D Lincoln Cent
Struck on a Philippines 10 Centavos Planchet
Composition 75% Silver, 25% Copper
Struck at the U.S. Denver Mint
PCGS MS 63
UNIQUE
$10,000

1 of Only 3 Known Lincoln Cents struck on
Philippines planchets during World War II!

This off-metal Lincoln Cent, struck on a 75% Silver Philippines 10 Centavos planchet, is unique for the date. It is 1 of only 2 documented examples authenticated and certified by either PCGS or NGC. The other known example, dated 1944-D and certified AU 58 by PCGS, was sold in a Heritage auction for $7,800.

The U.S. Mints located in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco struck coinage for foreign countries from the mid-19th century through the 1980s. Especially coveted are the rarer and unique U.S. coins struck on foreign blanks during the Second World War.

This unique 1945-D Lincoln Cent struck on a 75% Silver Philippines 10 Centavos planchet is nicely centered with a full portrait, full date, and original mint luster and toning. It is perfect for inclusion in a collection of Lincoln Cents, Mint Errors, or unique coins.

Lincoln Cents struck on Philippines planchets are so rare during World War II that there are only 3 known. The third one known is a 1944 Lincoln Cent on a Philippines 5 Centavos planchet. It was certified MS 62 by PCGS and was sold in a Heritage auction for $6,462.50.

The other known example struck on a Philippines 10 Centavos planchet is dated 1944-D and certified AU 58 by PCGS. It sold in a Heritage auction for $7,800. The third known example struck on a Philippines planchet is a 1944 Lincoln Cent on a Philippine 5 Centavos planchet. It was certified MS 62 by PCGS and was sold in a Heritage auction for $6,462.50.

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World's Greatest Mint Errors.