1944 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Steel
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$408,000 MS66 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
A cent from the San Francisco Mint, the 1944 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Steel belongs to the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. Struck on recycled brass shell casings from the war effort, returning to a copper-based alloy. A few 1944 steel cents exist as transitional errors. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1218K depending on grade and condition. Struck in zinc-coated steel, weighing 2.7 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #82731.
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