Coin Identifier
Lincoln Wheat Cent
One Cent (1¢)

Lincoln Wheat Cent

United States of America · 1944

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.

Country
United States of America
Year
1944
Denomination
One Cent (1¢)
Metal
95% copper, 5% zinc (shell-casing brass)

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Overview

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 & preservation

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.