Lincoln Wheat Cent

Country of Origin: United States of America

Year of Issue: 1944

Denomination: One Cent (1¢)

Composition: 95% copper, 5% zinc (shell-casing brass)

Lincoln Wheat Cent

Brief Description

Features a right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse. The word 'LIBERTY' is to the left, the date 1944 is to the right, and 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is along the top rim.

Historical Significance

Mints returned to a copper-based alloy in 1944 after using zinc-coated steel in 1943 to conserve copper for the WWII effort. The copper for 1944 pennies was largely sourced from salvaged brass ammunition shell casings.

Estimated Value

$0.02 - $0.50 (for circulated common specimens)

Care Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place inside a PVC-free coin holder. Avoid cleaning or polishing the coin, as this can severely damage its numismatic value and surface integrity.

Created At: 2026-02-18T19:09:39.595300