How much is a 1944 wheat penny worth?

A 1944 wheat penny without a mint mark can be worth significant, but the value will depend on the coin’s condition. As I mentioned, the 1944 wheat penny with no mint mark is a rare variety, with an estimated mintage of only 20 to 40 coins.

What was the Lincoln wheat penny made of in 1944?

1944 marked the return of copper to the Lincoln Wheat Penny coins, though the denomination wasn’t struck with exactly the same composition as in 1942. 1944 Lincoln wheat cents were made with metal recycled from ammunition shells.

What is a 1944 wheat Lincoln cent?

Coin Composition & Dimensions of the 1944 Penny: The 1944 Wheat Lincoln cent features the original pre-war composition of the Lincoln cents. However, instead of bronze, these coins mainly have a brass composition with 95% copper and 5% zinc due to the unavailability of tin during those years.