1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent G/VG+

This 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent G/VG+ is a circulated survivor from the World War II era, struck at the San Francisco Mint during one of the most collected and recognizable series in American coinage. In Good to Very Good+ condition, it shows the honest wear many collectors appreciate in older U.S. coins, with real circulation giving it age, character, and a direct connection to everyday life in wartime America. For collectors who enjoy classic copper coinage, pieces like this offer both affordability and historical appeal. 

The Lincoln cent was introduced in 1909 to honor the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, becoming the first regular-issue U.S. coin to feature a real historical figure. Designed by Victor D. Brenner, the series used the familiar Wheat reverse from 1909 through 1958, making it one of the most enduring designs in U.S. numismatics. The 1944-S is especially interesting because it comes right after the unusual 1943 steel cent year, when the Mint returned to its regular copper-based alloy for cents. That gives 1944 cents a distinctive place in the wartime story of American coinage. 

Collectors continue to enjoy Lincoln Wheat cents for their historic design, long date-and-mint run, and strong appeal across every level of the hobby. A circulated example like this can be especially appealing because it keeps the series accessible while still offering a genuine mid-1940s U.S. coin with real age behind it. A 1944-S works well in a Wheat cent album, a 20th-century type set, or a general U.S. coin collection. The last sentence is an inference based on the coin’s date, mint, and collectible type. 

Specifications & Mintage

Denomination: One Cent

Series: Lincoln Wheat Cent

Designer: Victor D. Brenner

Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight: 3.11 grams

Diameter: 19.00 mm

Edge: Plain

Mint: San Francisco

Mintage: 282,760,000

Years of Issue: 1909–1958

Reverse Type: Wheat Reverse 

Item Details

This listing includes one 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent in Good / Very Good+ condition. The coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint and features the classic Wheat reverse design used throughout the first half of the Lincoln cent series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive. 

Whether you are adding an affordable wartime Wheat cent to your collection, building a type set, or simply looking for a circulated U.S. coin with real age and history, this 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent G/VG+ makes a meaningful addition.