1944 D Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1944 D Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1944 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $2 · MS62 $15 · MS66 $40. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 20.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own a 1944 D Lincoln Wheat Penny, buy the Standard for $3. Premium versions like STEEL at $256 or DOUBLE DIE FS-101 at $15 offer significant differences in condition or production quality. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard, while those seeking investment value or specific grading details should consider the higher-priced FS-rated or STEEL options.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1944
- Mint
- D
1944 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1944 D Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $2, a certified MS62 about $15, and a high-grade MS66 commands $40.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $2 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $40 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for an ungraded 1944 D Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1944 D Lincoln Wheat Penny starts at a resale value of $2.
- How much more is an MS66 compared to an MS62 in this series?
- An MS66 condition sells for $31, compared to $8 for the MS62 grade.
- What specific mint mark is associated with this 1944 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- This particular 1944 Lincoln Wheat Penny originates from the D mint.