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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:
1984
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 #:
2721
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Coin Value History
1944 1c MS RB
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1944 1c MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$75.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $60.00 | $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 |
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 -- Double Struck in Collar -- MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,435...
$480
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Thick Planchet -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. 66.3 grains....
$198
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck 2nd Strike 25% Off Center -- MS65 Red and Brown PCGS....
$1,440
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck Off Center -- MS63 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$39
1944 1C MS67 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (3/0 and 0/0+). Mintage 1,435,400,000....
$264
1944 Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$236
1944 1C --Broadstruck--XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/4). PCGS Population (0/29). Mintage: 1,435,399,936. (#2721)...
$16
1944 1C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/4). PCGS Population (0/23). Mintage: 1,435,399,936. (#2721)...
$11
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 3% Off Center -- MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$30
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Elliptical Clip 2.87g -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/109 and 0/1+). Mintage 1,43...
$74
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Rolled Thick Planchet -- MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Ex: Fred Weinberg Collection. 4.22 gr...
$432
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS63 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$69
1944 1C MS67+ Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (1/0). NGC Census: (4/0). Mintage: 1,435,399,936. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$690
No Date 1C Lincoln Cent -- Saddle Struck, Double Struck -- MS62 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$212
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Thick Planchet -- MS64 Red and Brown NGC. (4.09 grams)....
$288
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- 20% Curved Clip -- MS65 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$162
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike 10% Off-Center -- MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. From The Geyer Family Co...
$588
1944 1C Lincoln Cents Indent MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/48). PCGS Population (1/66). Mintage: 1,435,399,936. ...
$32
1944 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center @10:00 -- MS64 Red and Brown ANACS....
$73
Mint Error: 1944 1c NGC MS65 RB - Triple Struck
$605
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