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1944-D D/S D/S

Small Cents · Lincoln Wheat Cents · 1909–1958
Variety
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 430,578,000 Combined mintage for all 1944-D varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-549

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About this coinHistory

The 1944-D D/S D/S variety is a second recognized die marriage showing the D-over-S mintmark repunching. Different die characteristics distinguish this from the other D/S variety. Both are collected as separate entries by variety specialists. The repunched mintmark is visible under magnification.

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GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G)
VG-8 Very Good (VG)
F-12 Fine (F)
VF-20 Very Fine (VF)
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF)
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU)
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS)
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1944-D D/S D/S Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted?
430,578,000 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1944-D varieties).
What is a 1944-D D/S D/S Lincoln Wheat Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1944-D D/S D/S Lincoln Wheat Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1944-D D/S D/S Lincoln Wheat Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.