What is a 1944 Lincoln cent?

The 1944 Lincoln cent is one of the most common wheat pennies — which were made from 1909 through 1958. More than 2.1 billion 1944 pennies were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints combined — and virtually all of these one-cent coins were made from copper (95% copper, 5% tin, and a very small amount of zinc).

How much is a 1944 Lincoln wheat penny worth?

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1944 Lincoln Wheat Penny is Worth $0.06 in Average Condition and can be Worth $1.16 to $5.84 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.

What is a 1944 Penny?

An average circulated 1944 penny is an available coin in terms of scarcity. It marks the first time any US coin exceeded 1 billion pieces. What makes the imaged cent special is the two curved missing portions.