1944 Wheat Penny
The 1944 version of the Wheat Penny is worth on average $45.00 if in Mint State (uncirculated), while one in poor condition will have a value of just $0.10. If the coin has an error, or is certified, this will further add to its appeal and raise its price numismatically speaking.
- Year: 1944
- Mint: No Mint Mark
- Type: Lincoln Wheat Cent
- Mintage: 1,435,400,000
- Metal: 95% copper 5% zinc
- What's it worth?: $45.00 to $0.10
The 1944 Lincoln Wheat Cent or Wheat penny was the first copper penny to be issued after the war steel cents from 1943. There were some 1944 Steel Cents released in error. Likely initial test on 1943 Zinc Coated steel planchets 1944 Steel Cents are few and far between and sell for many thousands of dollars.
Besides coin grade there are varying colors to this coin. There are RB (red brown), and RD (red) colors. Of all the colors the RD is the most sought after. Some 1944 RD Copper Wheat Cents in MS 66 or MS 67 can be purchased for between $100 and $200 on most markets.
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Common Questions
The mint mark is located on the right under the date. If no mark is present the coin was produced at the Philadelphia mint.
The 16th president of the United States President Lincoln is on the front of the Wheat Cent. The Penny is the first widely distributed coin to feature an American President. Previously coin faces were reserved for Kings, Queens, and Royalty.
The Wheat Penny has a weight of 2.5 g.