How Much Is 1944 Penny Worth?

Last Updated on August 4, 2022

The 1944 penny is a valuable coin that can help you earn a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. This coin’s value is $0.10 to $500,000 on the market.

You may have a rare 1944 penny without knowing about it. So here is a guide to help you understand the value of this coin.

1944 P D S Lincoln Wheat Penny Cent PDS set Penny Seller Very Fine

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How Much Is 1944 Penny Worth?

The average value of a 1944 penny ranges from $0.10 to $500,00. The exact figure depends on the type and condition of your coin. A 1944 penny without any mark is worth $0.10 in a good state.

You will get about $0.20 in fine condition and $0.40 in the extremely fine state for the same coin. These values mainly represent the circulated versions of the 1943 penny.

The 1943 S penny has a value of $0.15 to $0.50 in circulated condition. Meanwhile, the D penny is worth $0.10 to $0.40 in the circulated state. The rarest 1943 coin is the one with a steel composition.

A 1943 steel penny will allow you to earn up to $500,000 at an auction. This is because the coin is highly scarce.

How Much Is 1944 S Penny Worth?

1944 D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny Seller Nearly Choice Brilliant Uncirculated

The 1944 S penny was produced at the San Francisco mint. It was made in large quantities. This is why the value is lower than that of most other S pennies.

You can get $0.15 for a 1944 S penny in good condition. This figure will rise to $0.30 if the coin is in a fine state. An extremely fine 1943 S penny will allow you to earn $0.50 per piece.

How Much Is 1944 D Penny Worth?

The 1944 D penny is also a common coin because it was made in large quantities. Denver is the production site of this penny. The coin has fewer bolder lines than the S penny, so it has a lower value.

A 1944 D penny is worth $0.10 in good condition and $0.20 in fine condition. An extremely fine D penny has a value of about $0.40. These values are for the circulated version of this marked coin.

How Much Is 1944 Steel Penny Worth?

The 1944 steel is a coin that was made accidentally due to a production error. This penny was made in the original copper version but steel planchets from 1943 got mixed during the process. The 1944 steel penny is rare, and many collectors purchase it.

A 1944 steel penny without a mint mark is worth $10,000 in good condition. This figure will increase to $50,000 if you have a fine steel penny. An extremely fine coin is worth about $100,000.

The steel penny may also be available in an uncirculated version. Such a coin is worth about $500,000. However, this type is pretty rare and usually unavailable on the market.

How Much Is 1944 D Over S Penny Worth?

1944 S Lincoln Wheat Penny Average Circulated Good to Fine

Another significant error that may present on your standard 1944 penny is the D over S error. Such a coin has a D mark minted over the S symbol on the original wheat penny.

A 1944 penny with this error is worth $100 in fine condition. An extremely fine version has a value of $175. This coin is also available in uncirculated graded versions.

The D over S penny with MS 63RB grading is worth $450 per piece. The same coin has a value of $700 if the grade is MS 65RB.

What Is The Value Of Uncirculated 1944 Penny?

The overall value for an uncirculated 1944 penny is $0.89 to $5.00 for the original 1944 wheat penny. You will get $0.89 for the coin in uncirculated condition without a mint mark.

A 1944 S penny without grading is worth $2.31 in uncirculated condition. The 1944 D penny has a value of $1.14 without a grading. These two coins are also available in graded versions.

The 1944 S penny with MS 63RB grading is worth $0.85, while the same penny has a value of $5.00 in MS 65RB grade.

You can also earn about $0.85 for a D penny with MS 63RB grading. This figure will rise to $4.00 if the grade is MS 65RB. 

What Is The Most Valuable 1944 Penny?

The most valuable 1944 penny is the steel penny. The average price of this coin is $77,234 to $110,334 at an auction. So you can easily make a fortune by selling this coin.

Another valuable 1944 penny is the D over S penny which has a maximum average worth of $175. A coin with the S die break obverse error is also rare and can help you earn a better amount.

Jackie Palmer is a Houston-based coin journalist and fashion enthusiast. She joined Jewels Advisor’s content team after years of experience as a content strategist, managing blogs and social channels for local stores. Jackie mostly collects and studies US coins produced during the 20th century and over the years, published hundreds of articles for multiple coin publications.