1944 S Wheat Penny

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  • The Philadelphia 1944 wheat penny accounts for over half of the record-breaking number of cents produced that year. It is the first time any coin topped the 1 Billion mark. 1,435,400,000 wheat pennies struck at the Philadelphia mint. With the highest number coined in all the wheat design series, 1944 cents are Abundant on a rarity scale.
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  • USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Penny (Steel Cent Variety) is Worth $380,303 in Average Condition and can be Worth $705,710 to $1,057,179 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins.

One of the rare 1944 Steel Wheat Pennies brought a mint of $30,000.00, while a mint 1944 S Steel Wheat Penny fetched $374,000.00! 1955 Double Die Wheat Penny.

The 1944 wheat pennies have value as numismatic coins. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins.

Specifications

Type: Wheat Penny
Year: 1944
Face Value: $0.01
Composition: 95% copper, 5% zinc
Total Weight: 3.11 grams

The US minted the 1944 wheat penny with no mint mark and also the 1944 D wheat penny and 1944 S wheat penny. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin below the date.

SeriesLocationQuantity Minted
1944Philadelphia1,435,400,000
1944 DDenver430,578,000
1944 SSan Francisco282,760,000

Value

The 1944 wheat penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.20. In uncirculated condition the price is around $1 for coins with an MS 63 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $5.

The 1944 D wheat penny is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.20. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.85 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $4.

1944 S Wheat Penny Steel

The 1944 S wheat penny is worth around $0.15 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.20. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.85 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $4.

1944 s wheat penny worth

1944 S Wheat Penny Error

D Over S Error Coin

There is a notable error variety for the 1944 D wheat penny series. One these error coins the D mint mark is minted over an S mint mark.

The 1944 wheat penny D over S error coin is worth around $100 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $175. In uncirculated condition the price is around $450 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $700.

Grading System

Very fine- Lincoln's jawbone and cheekbone are worn but still separated. The wheat heads are not worn.

Wheat

Extremely fine- There is only slight wear on the coin. All of the details are sharp.

MS-63RB choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent. The color is red-brown.

1944 S Wheat Penny For Sale

MS-65RB gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable. The color is red-brown.

1939 Wheat Penny

Sources:

The Red Book

1944 S Wheat Penny Value Ebay


1944 S Wheat Penny Value

See also:

1945 Wheat Penny
1943 Steel Penny
1942 Wheat Penny