coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse \ 1944 \ Philadelphia
The 1944 Lincoln Wheat Reverse penny, minted in Philadelphia, is a notable collectible coin within the United States numismatic community. This coin features the iconic portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and a wheat sheaf on the reverse, symbolizing agriculture and prosperity. The 1944 issue is particularly significant as it was produced during World War II, and many of these coins were made from zinc-coated steel due to copper shortages during the war, although the Philadelphia mint continued producing copper cents as well. The condition and rarity of the 1944 Wheat cents contribute to their desirability among collectors.
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1944-P (Philadelphia) Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1944 | Philadelphia |