How much is a 1944 Shell Case penny worth?

The 1944 Wheat penny without a mint mark is worth about 15 cents. One with a “D” mintmark in Extremely Fine condition could sell for about twenty cents. If it's Uncirculated, expect it to be priced at around 35 cents. 1944 Wheat pennies with distinctive attributes could be worth thousands of dollars.
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What is a shell case penny?

Once the war was over, those same shell casings were brought back home, melted down, and used to strike new copper pennies! This set of 50 “Gun Shell Metal” pennies features coins struck from 1944 to 1947, all with the popular Wheat Back design.
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What makes a 1944 penny rare?

The 1944 Lincoln penny is particularly desirable in the eyes of collectors not only because of its design, but also due to its scarcity. Being that there are no more 1944 Lincolns being produced, the scarcity of these coins is constantly on the rise, thus making the coins more valuable.
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How do I know if my 1944 penny is valuable?

The 1944 Wheat penny without a mint mark is worth about 15 cents. One with a “D” mintmark in Extremely Fine condition could sell for about twenty cents. If it's Uncirculated, expect it to be priced at around 35 cents. 1944 Wheat pennies with distinctive attributes could be worth thousands of dollars.
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What is the error on a 1944 wheat penny?

1944 Lincoln Wheat Penny - Rare Error Coin - Very Weak Doubled Strike on 4 In Date - Numismatic Coins - US Coinage. The second 4 in the date is very weak and doubled.
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What is the rarest penny?

10 Most Valuable Old Pennies and What They're Worth
  • 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny - About $375,000. ...
  • 1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000. ...
  • 1909 VDB Proof Lincoln Penny - About $269,000. ...
  • 1856 Flying Eagle Cent - About $173,000. ...
  • 1864 Indian Head Penny With L - About $161,000. ...
  • 1914-D Lincoln Penny - About $159,000.
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What are the 15 most valuable pennies?

  • 01 of 16. 1914-S Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 02 of 16. 1944-D Lincoln Penny on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet. ...
  • 03 of 16. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 04 of 16. 1872 Indian Head Penny. ...
  • 05 of 16. 1969-S Lincoln Penny–Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 06 of 16. 1926-S Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 07 of 16. 1877 Indian Head Penny. ...
  • 08 of 16. 1914-D Lincoln Penny.
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What penny is worth a million dollars?

Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Penny

The first 1943 copper cent was sold in 1958 for more than $40,000. In 1996, another went for a whopping $82,500. But those sales pale in comparison with the latest: this week, a dealer in New Jersey sold his 1943 penny for a staggering $1.7 million.
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Are wheat straw pennies worth anything?

Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more. Indian Head pennies from 1859 to 1879 are generally worth more than $10.
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Are pennies from the 1940's worth anything?

The value of a 1940 Wheat penny varies from coin to coin, depending on its condition. For instance, a 1940 Lincoln penny in good condition without a mint mark is worth about $0.15. If it's in fine condition, its value increases to $0.60. If the same coin is uncirculated, then its value becomes $1.
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How rare is a 1944 steel penny?

All steel cents with the 1944 date have reported mintages of under 40. While they are all quite rare, the 1944-S is the most valuable of the three – with a reported mintage of just two. Meanwhile, many coin experts believe there are a few that have yet to be discovered.
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How much is a 1943 steel penny worth?

Value of a 1943 Steel Penny

They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.
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What are some rare pennies to look for?

So before you say, “Keep the change,” check to see if you have any of these valuable pennies:
  • 1943 Bronze Lincoln. (Image: Heritage Auctions, HA.com) ...
  • 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 1992 Close AM Reverse. ...
  • 1972 Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 1995 Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 1999 Wide AM Reverse. ...
  • 1983 Double Die Reverse.
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What is the rarest quarter?

The Top 15 Most Valuable Quarters
  • 1834 Proof Capped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1841 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter. ...
  • 1804 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1828 Capped Bust Quarter - Repunched Denomination 25/5/50C. ...
  • 1838 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter - No Drapery. ...
  • 1805 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1850 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter.
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Why is a 1958 D penny rare?

One of the biggest and rarest errors for Wheat Pennies is the 1958 Doubled Die Error. Only three examples are known to exist, with only two being officially graded by PCGS, a third party grader. Doubling can be seen very clearly on the obverse of the coin.
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What is the oldest penny?

What is this? The oldest penny in the world is the Birch Cent of 1792.
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How much is a 2021 penny worth?

Most 2021 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 2021 penny with no mint mark and the 2021 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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Are Buffalo nickels worth anything?

Most circulated buffalo nickels are only worth a slight premium over their still legal tender face value of 5 cents. Typically 25 or 30 cents. However, experienced coin collectors pay significant premiums for buffalo nickels that look as fresh and detailed today as the day they were minted.
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