1944 Cent Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1944 Cent Patterns is a United States cent from the Modern Patterns (1943 to Date) series — the first year of the series. In 1944, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features various experimental designs for proposed coinage changes and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. A notable auction result reached $223 in MS63BN grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Various U.S. Mint designers.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1944 Cent Pattern - P-2078
1944 Thick Planchet Cent
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