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1944 1c Zinc

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AU50 $31,800.00
AU53 $33,600.00
AU55 $36,000.00
AU58 $40,800.00
MS60 $45,000.00
MS61 $48,000.00
MS62 $66,000.00
MS63 $90,000.00
MS64 $144,000.00
AU50 CAC $38,200.00
AU53 CAC $40,300.00
AU55 CAC $43,200.00
AU58 CAC $49,000.00
MS60 CAC $54,000.00
MS61 CAC $57,600.00
MS62 CAC $79,200.00
MS63 CAC $108,000.00
MS64 CAC $168,000.00

Apr Data

12 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1944 1C Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 108,000 05/09/2024
    1944 1C Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet XF45 NGC. 45 HA 24,000 05/03/2023
    1944 1C Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (0/4). PCGS Population: (0/10). CDN: $26,000 Whsle. Bi 53 HA 28,800 12/21/2022
    1944 1C Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 108,000 08/18/2021
    1944 1C Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 180,000 06/17/2021
    1944 1C Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet AU55 NGC. 55 HA 26,400 08/14/2019
    1944 Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet--AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 21,600 08/16/2018
    1944 Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet--MS-63 (NGC). 63 Stacks Bowers 48,000 08/16/2018
    1944 Lincoln Cent. Zinc-Coated Steel. MS-62 (PCGS). Gold Shield Holder. 62 Stacks Bowers 45,600 03/23/2018
    1944 1C Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 33,600 01/04/2018
    1944 1C Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 30,550 01/11/2016
    1944 Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Steel Planchet--MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder. 64 Stacks Bowers 186,384 08/15/2013
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 82722
      Coin Date: 1944
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Variety: Zinc
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
      Mintage: 20-30 known
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Lincoln, Wheat reverse (Bronze)
      Coinage Years: 1909-1958
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 19
      Weight (Grams): 3.11
      Designer: Victor D. Brenner
      Edge: Plain
      Obverse Description: Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
      Reverse Description: Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
      General Notes: The 1944 steel cent is a very rare off-metal transitional error, with perhaps fewer than 50 to 75 pieces made in total. Presumably, this error occurred when either some 1943 steel planchets were left in mint hoppers and struck with 1944 dies. Another explanation is that foreign planchets of similar weight and size to the planchet used for 1943 steel cents were accidentally struck with the 1944 United States one-cent dies. <BR><BR> In either case, 1944 steel cents are highly sought after by Lincoln cent enthusiasts and also collectors who specialize in error coins. Most 1944 steel cents are known in circulated grades, with but a handful existing in uncirculated condition. All take high-five and low-six-figure prices, and one example graded by PCGS as an MS64 went for $158,625 in 2013.
      PCGS #: 82722
      NGC ID: 22EB
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