

Strong lettering remains on the example wheat pennies. A good indication of coins below the extremely fine grade is large flat spots on the cheek below the eye and jaw line extending to chin.Ĭollectability and eye appeal is important to value. Lincoln's hair shows smoothing and blending in areas. Wear has begun to merge the higher areas of the design. These coins are an affordable collection of an old obsolete series. 1944 penny value in this grading range is found among beginning and young collectors. No Mintmark Under Date: Philadelphia Mint Struck the CoinĪverage Circulated Condition: Collectors consider a wheat penny with moderate to heavy wear as grading in Fine or lower condition. The largest number of wheats cent was minted in 1944 for the whole series. A value difference is found in the San Francisco cent and condition. Step 1: | Date and Mintmark Combination Identify 1944 Penny VarietyĬollectors include all three varieties of 1944 wheat pennies in their collections. Images in the grading section are used to recognize a close match and complete the grading process. Wheat cents of 1944 are worth a premium in above average condition. Step Three: Complete a Judgement of Condition: Viewing the chart, condition plays an important role in scarcity and value. Mint marks identify branch mints and further narrow value range. Philadelphia and two branch mints struck pennies creating these unique coins. Next: Mint Marks: In 1944 three varieties of cents were produced. Each is unique in scarcity, popularity and desirability. Begin evaluating your coin and finalizing value by confirming its Date: Dates are a main focus in collecting coins.
