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Nearly 1.5 billion Lincoln cents were struck in 1944, making it the earliest issue in the series with a mintage over 1 billion. 1944 Lincoln cents are plentiful in all grades through MS66, scarce in MS67, and extremely rare in MS68.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1983
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1944
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1944
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,435,400,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2720
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Coin Value History
1944 1c MS BN
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1944 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$60.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $47.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $550 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,975 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on 2.9 Gm Steel Planchet -- VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 59 in 35, 274 finer (4/26). CDN: $0....
$23,790
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck -- AU58 Brown CACG. Mintage 1,435,400,000. ...
$64
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 63, 14 finer (3/26). CDN: $0.25 Whsle. Bi...
$159
1944 Lincoln Cent. Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet. AU-50 (PCGS).
$28,800
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck Four Times -- MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/24). Mintage 1,435,400,000....
$960
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck in Collar - P/C -- XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/117). Mintage 1,435,400,000....
$264
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Experimental Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. ...
$19,200
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Split Blank -- VF20 ANACS. (1.72 grams)....
$41
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Major Die Break -- AU55 ANACS. From the Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part IV. ...
$79
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Major Die Break -- VF25 ANACS. From the Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part IV. ...
$43
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Major Die Break -- VF30 ANACS. From the Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part IV. ...
$35
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Split After Strike -- AU53 ANACS. (1.20 grams). From The Don Bonser Error Coin Col...
$73
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck On Thick Planchet -- XF40 NGC. 4.2 Grams....
$132
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- 10% Off-Center, Die Adjustment -- NGC. From The Geyer Family Collection. ...
$499
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 10C Planchet -- Good 6 NGC. 2.4 grams....
$1,092
1944 1C Lincoln Cent Brown--Clip Corroded--ICG. MS60 Details. ...
$20
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Cud Die Break -- VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/175 and 0/0+). Mintage 1,435,400,000....
$54
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. ...
$5,310
1944 Lincoln Cent. Struck 50% Off Center. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$432
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Obverse Mirror Brockage -- AU50 CACG....
$18,000
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