Lacking a mint marking, as it was never meant to be released for circulation, the 1944 Steel Wheat Penny will set a buyer back $77,234 to $110,334, depending on the coins condition. A pretty penny for a pretty penny.
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1944 Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6.
How much is a 1935 wheat leaf penny worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1935 Wheat Penny value at an average of 35 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $15.
What is the value of a wheat penny?
Information Contained At The Links Below Discloses The Approximate Wheat Penny Value As Well As Mint Counts. Use this guide as a reference on quickly grading and quickly pricing of your collectible Wheat Pennies from 1909 to 1958.
When did the wheat penny go out of circulation?
The wheat penny is a classic iconic early 21st century American coin with a face value of 1 cent that was minted from 1909 to 1956. On a personal note we just love searching penny rolls for wheat and indian head pennies. Wheat pennies are still readily found in circulation and because of the relative price of just $25
What’s the value of a 1944 steel wheat penny?
These coins can fetch a serious premium. One of the rare 1944 Steel Wheat Pennies brought a mint of $30,000.00, while a mint 1944 S Steel Wheat Penny fetched $374,000.00! The 1955 Double Die Wheat Penny error coin is the most plentiful of all Wheat Penny error coins and can bring a small fortune itself.
What’s the grade of a Lincoln wheat penny?
Intermediate and advanced coin collectors will learn how to grade Lincoln wheat pennies using the Sheldon scale of 1 to 70. If your coin looks similar to the one illustrated in the link below and has no evidence of wear due to being in circulation, it is considered an uncirculated coin.