Half all of the traffic to this blog are inquiries about the 1944 U.S. Cent. I've posted it about in the past and still most visitors disregard the entry and still ask if the coin is super-valuable.
I'm truly sorry but it's not.
Even if you were to find one in Mint State 65, no trace of wear, barely noticeable blemishes, and full red color, it would only be worth $3.00 in retail and $0.50 average buyer's price.
Finding this well circulated 1944 cent in my change marked the 20th time I found this particular coin. The only reason I don't put it back in circulation is over fears I'll find it again. There are 14 known Doubled Die Obverses and 3 Doubled Die Reverses all hold a small premium. There are some made from the 1943 steel blanks worth thousands and other off-metal errors worth a lot.
Here's the stat...
Year: 1944
Mintage: 1,435,400,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% zinc
Value: G-4 $0.02 or VF-20 $0.10 or EF-40 $0.20
Still if you have question about this coin feel free to ask. I understand that finding a 65 year old coin is still something special.
Do you have a wheat cent and want to find out its value? Leave a comment and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.
so, lets say I have one of those and it isn't all dinged up...worth anything?
ReplyDelete;)
(teasing, only, I promise!)
You'll get more money sell it for scrap or throwing it in a wishing well.
ReplyDeleteI have a 2003 1 dollar bill that is obviously smaller by at least 1/8 inch than any other 2003 I have compaired it to. The overall actual size is smaller and the graphics are also smaller but it looks real in every other way. Do I have a fake or is it a printing error. Also, if it is real does it have any value other than its face value of $1.00?
ReplyDeleteI have a 2003A series $1 bill. Its overall lenght is 5/8 inch smaller than other 2003 $1 bills and 5/16 smaller in height. Additionally, Washingtons Portrait is smaller. It's width measures 1 3/16. The overall actual size is smaller and the graphics are also smaller but it looks real in every other way. Do I have a fake or is it a printing error. Also, if it is real does it have any value other than its face value of $1.00?
ReplyDelete2003 1 dollar bill that is obviously smaller by at least 1/8 inch than any other 2003 I have compaired it to. The overall actual size is smaller and the graphics are also smaller but it looks real in every other way.
ReplyDeleteSounds real just shrunk due to humidity or wetness, no extra value.
2003A series $1 bill. Its overall lenght is 5/8 inch smaller than other 2003 $1 bills and 5/16 smaller in height. Additionally, Washingtons Portrait is smaller. It's width measures 1 3/16. The overall actual size is smaller and the graphics are also smaller but it looks real in every other way.
Again this is normal shirnage since it is not paper but cloth used to make thesr bill they will shrink when wet even from the mint they can get a cleaning solution that shrinks the cotton.
No extra value.
Man- I did some coin sorting this weekend, and came away with a few interesting finds. Just wanted to get your opinion on a few...
ReplyDeleteI can barely tell, but it is either a 1919 or a 1949 (thinking it is 49 because of the spacing) D or S mint wheat penny. It is worn in just the wrong spot :\
(several other wheat pennies)
1972 S mint penny in fairly good condition.
1942 Canadian 1 Cent (unsure of mint...don't know what to look for/where).
1948 Nickel
1958 Dime (D mint)
1919 or a 1949 (thinking it is 49 because of the spacing) D or S
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately if it is so worn that the date is partially gone it is just $0.03.
1972 S mint penny in fairly good condition.
About $0.02
1942 Canadian 1 Cent
These older Canadian cents did not have mintmarks, only the new ones or the 1800s may have them.
About $0.10
1948 Nickel about $0.10
1958 Dime (D mint) about $1.00
The dime would be the best to keep since it is silver again unfortunately this week the price of silver dropped, last week this dime was $1.50, a year ago it was $2.00.
what is the value of a 1944 wheat penny its in great condition n i polished it.
ReplyDelete1944 wheat penny its in great condition n i polished it.
ReplyDeleteAbout $0.02 because polishing it ruins any value above metal.
I found a 1944 penny in my bible is it worth any money
ReplyDelete1944 penny about $0.02 in good
ReplyDeleteI have a 1915 wheat penny with no mint mark. The reverse look likes the die was rotated. Instead of being lined at 12 O Clock it looks more like 10 O Clock. Thank you for your help
ReplyDelete1915 wheat penny with no mint mark. The reverse look likes the die was rotated. Instead of being lined at 12 O Clock it looks more like 10 O Clock.
ReplyDeleteThis is Minor Rotated Die about $20.00.
I have found a 1977 penny that seems to have a mark from another coin pressed into it. I clearly has a backwards E P and then fades out. I also has an imprint of something on the rim. Any suggestions on value?
ReplyDelete1977 penny that seems to have a mark from another coin pressed into it. I clearly has a backwards E P and then fades out. I also has an imprint of something on the rim.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a Die Clash error which ha no extra value.
I have a 1917 wheat penny with a black g stamp on it and the back has a 8 on it is it worth something
ReplyDelete1917 wheat penny with a black g stamp on it and the back has a 8
ReplyDeleteSounds like damage, no extra value.
I found a 1943 wheat coin its lost its color but numbers, and face you can still read. Underneath the year it has a D. what is it worth? I read above about the 1943 coin. but I want to hear what you have to say..
ReplyDelete1943 wheat coin its lost its color but numbers, and face you can still read. Underneath the year it has a D
ReplyDeleteAbout $0.35
Then I've found $0.35 ...
ReplyDeleteGot a 1944-D wheat penny.
1944-D wheat penny in very-good is about $0.10
ReplyDeletehello my name is amarilis valdes i have a penny 1944, email adress is amarilisv1955@yahoo.com the penny is in a good condition if u want to know more contact me by here thankss...
ReplyDeletepenny 1944 good condition about $0.02
ReplyDeleteI have a 1940, no mint mark, wheat silver or zinc penny in excellent shape. Very shiny. Is there any worth to it. I thought it might have been wrongly struck.
ReplyDelete1940, no mint mark, wheat silver or zinc penny in excellent shape. Very shiny
ReplyDeleteWeigh it to find out what you really have.
I have a worn 1880 penny, the words on the indian head band are worn off is it worth anything
ReplyDeleteworn 1880 penny, the words on the indian head band are worn of
ReplyDeleteAbout $5.00
1944 s, good condition i could read everything. a bit worn out.
ReplyDelete1944 s, good condition about $0.05
ReplyDeleteHI I HAVE A 1996 PENNY THAT IN BOTH FACES LOOKS SILVER BUT AROUND THE PENNY LOOKS COPPER OR BRONCE COLOR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. ALL Y PERFECT DIAMETERS. DO YOU KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT IT? IF YOU NEED A PIC TELL ME HOW I OPEN A POST HERE.
ReplyDelete1996 PENNY THAT IN BOTH FACES LOOKS SILVER BUT AROUND THE PENNY LOOKS COPPER OR BRONCE COLOR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. ALL Y PERFECT DIAMETERS.
ReplyDeleteSounds damaged, exposing the zinc core.
It also could be a partial Missing Clad error on cents it is about $5.00 depending on eye appeal.
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Hello, while going through my mothers coin collection I found 4 wheat cents, two where the back of the coin is not there, one 1944, one 1945...two where the front of the coin is not there ?
ReplyDeleteI tried to put these, front and rear back to back, but they are then larger than the standard us cent...
Have you ever heard of this before or is this something that someone did as a joke ?
wheat cents, two where the back of the coin is not there, one 1944, one 1945...two where the front of the coin is not there ?
ReplyDeleteI tried to put these, front and rear back to back, but they are then larger than the standard us cent...
Have you ever heard of this before or is this something that someone did as a joke ?
Yes this is damage, either they were magic coins or part of jewelery, no extra value.
i have a 1943s zinc penny whats it worth and is it rare.
ReplyDelete1943s zinc penny about $0.40 it is very common.
ReplyDeleteI hace one 1944s and a 1956 with not denomination what does that means??
ReplyDeleteI hace one 1944s and a 1956 with not denomination what does that means??
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what you are asking.
I just got a 1944 steel wheat penny. I tried a magnet on it and it stuck to it. Is it worth anything or did I waste my money buying it off ebay?
ReplyDelete1944 steel wheat penny. I tried a magnet on it and it stuck to it.
ReplyDeleteIf real about $100,000.00 that said about 27 have been found and thousasnds of fakes eixst.
It must be graded to verify. Or at least have a trusted error expert to see it in hand.
It means it was minted in Philly
ReplyDeleteIt means it was minted in Philly
ReplyDeleteProbably the right response to...
I hace one 1944s and a 1956 with not denomination what does that means??
But if not feel free to rephrase your question.
I hope you can help me. I found a 1951 wheat penny and the 5 is closed in on the circle part so that it looks like it should have been a 6. I have been trying to find out if this is worth anything. I have never seen one like this.If you or anyone else knows what this would be worth I would sure like to know.
ReplyDelete1951 wheat penny and the 5 is closed in on the circle part so that it looks like it should have been a 6.
ReplyDeleteMinor Die Break error, very common and has no extra value.
About $0.10 in very-fine.
1944D wheat penny very good condition
ReplyDelete1944D wheat penny very good condition about $0.10
ReplyDeletehow much are 1940's us pennies worth..?
ReplyDeleteAlso, how much for wheat pennies of the same era?
thank you
how much are 1940's us pennies worth..?
ReplyDelete--Average is about $0.10
Also, how much for wheat pennies of the same era?
--The same average is $0.10 in low grade.
Hi I have a 1944 D wheat back, but it looks like the date is doubled printed. Is it worth anything?
ReplyDelete1944 D wheat back, but it looks like the date is doubled printed
ReplyDeleteAbout $3.00 if true doubling.
I have a 1918 wheat penny. How much would this be?
ReplyDelete1918 wheat penny about $0.20 in good grade
ReplyDeletehi there i have a few pennies i was wondering about one is a 1950 wheat pennie,a 1959 usa pennie,a 1940 candian pennie, and a non magnetic 1941 wheat pennie. are any of them rare or worth any thing
ReplyDelete*canadian pennie*
ReplyDelete1950 wheat pennie about $0.05
ReplyDelete1959 usa pennie about $0.03
1940 canadian pennie about $0.10
non magnetic 1941 wheat pennie about $0.10
None are rare.
I have a 1944 wheat penny with no "I" in LIBERTY.
ReplyDeleteAny value?
1944 wheat penny with no "I" in LIBERTY
ReplyDeleteAbout $0.05 the Struck Through Grease error does not add any value.
Man, you are one diligent and patient moderator....
ReplyDeleteMan, you are one diligent and patient moderator....
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I find more 1946 Wheats than I find the turnoff 1944. I have 35 1946 wheats and only 13 1944 wheats.
ReplyDeleteAnd It gets silly when people think the 1944 penny is worth $100.00.
I have 35 1946 wheats and only 13 1944 wheats.
ReplyDeleteAnd It gets silly when people think the 1944 penny is worth $100.00.
Nice finds either way.
That is why I wrote this blog to help get rid of coin myths.
I found a 1944 wheat penny it doesn't stick it to a magnet .. how much is it worth?
ReplyDelete1944 wheat penny it doesn't stick it to a magnet
ReplyDeleteNormal about $0.10
Hi i found a 1944 no mint with a clear outline of the right side of his body and you can see faint outlines around his head like it was struck one time strong and like three soft
ReplyDeleteSorry 1944 penny
ReplyDelete1944 no mint with a clear outline of the right side of his body and you can see faint outlines around his head like it was struck one time strong and like three soft
ReplyDeleteMachine Doubling, no extra value.