As of May, 2024, a 1944-D/S Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $45.00 and $285.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $300.00 and $850.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $675.63 in the 05/17/2016 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 430,578,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1944-D/S Penny, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-66850.00
MS-65+675.00
MS-65650.00
MS-64+565.00
MS-64500.00
MS-63+460.00
MS-63450.00
MS-62+375.00
MS-62350.00
MS-61315.00
MS-60300.00
AU-58+285.00
AU-58275.00
AU-55+265.00
AU-55260.00
AU-53+240.00
AU-53235.00
AU-50+200.00
AU-50185.00
XF-45+170.00
XF-45165.00
XF-40125.00
VF-35115.00
VF-30100.00
VF-2590.00
VF-2085.00
F-1580.00
F-1270.00
VG-1060.00
VG-855.00
G-650.00
G-445.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State300.00850.00499.09
About Uncirculated185.00285.00243.13
Extremely Fine125.00170.00153.33
Fine and Very Fine70.00115.0090.00
Good and Very Good45.0060.0052.50

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1944 Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1944-D/S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A325.001,100.00
1944-D/S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A400.0057,500.00
1944-D/D Penny RPM FS-507, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.001,150.00
1944-D/S Penny OMM FS-511 Weak, RD (Regular Strike)1.001.00175.005,000.00
1944-D/D Penny RPM FS-502, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A45.001,050.00
1944-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.001,000.00
1944 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.0013,000.00
1944-D Penny OMM FS-512, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A180.0010,000.00
1944-D/S Penny OMM FS-511, BN (Regular Strike)60.00310.00325.00875.00
1944-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.009,500.00
1944-D/S Penny OMM FS-511, RB (Regular Strike)1.001.00350.001,150.00
1944-D/S Penny OMM FS-511, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A425.0058,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1944-D/S Penny, Bn (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$19.00

Lowest Sale Price
$270.00

Highest Sale Price
$107.13

Average Sale Price
$55.00

Most Recent Sale Price
23

Number of Sales
$2,464.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65264.00264.00264.00
MS-64376.00491.00433.50
MS-63675.63675.63675.63
MS-62+288.00288.00288.00
MS-62105.75288.00210.37
MS-61282.00282.00282.00
MS-60104.00104.00104.00
AU-5892.00345.00174.86
AU-5546.00300.00164.89
AU-53138.00357.00231.13
AU-5068.00242.00132.95
XF-45+126.00210.00168.00
XF-4584.00184.00120.74
XF-4019.00270.00107.13
VF-3534.00174.0094.94
VF-3042.00150.0089.63
VF-2599.0099.0099.00
VF-20127.00127.00127.00
F-1566.0066.0066.00
PO-155.0055.0055.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1944-D/S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $675.63.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1944-D/S Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1944-D/S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 83.33% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 7.89% / 6.14% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1944-D/S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions264.0005/03/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC491.0008/21/2022
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0008/11/2021
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0005/26/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0004/07/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0011/11/2020
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0009/15/2019
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions204.0009/11/2019
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0009/11/2019
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0004/24/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions55.0007/18/2018
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0009/05/2017
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0004/11/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0003/21/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers80.0002/22/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions146.8801/10/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6305/17/2016
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers100.0009/14/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0007/28/2015
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions237.3505/31/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0004/05/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions89.0001/04/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions94.0012/21/2014
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections72.6012/14/2014
VF-35ANACSGreat Collections34.0011/23/2014
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions105.7511/02/2014
AU-58NGCGreat Collections143.0011/02/2014
XF-40ANACSGreat Collections110.0010/12/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions96.3503/03/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0008/19/2013
AU-55NGCGreat Collections46.0007/21/2013
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0007/15/2013
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections132.0007/07/2013
XF-40NGCGreat Collections119.0005/26/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions282.0001/09/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions129.0012/03/2012
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions100.0012/03/2012
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions141.0009/10/2012
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions118.0009/03/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions118.0009/03/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions259.0008/02/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections55.0005/20/2012
XF-40ICGGreat Collections19.0005/06/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0001/03/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions115.0012/08/2011
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions150.0009/07/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0007/07/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0002/07/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/05/2011
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0001/05/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0012/06/2010
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC345.0006/28/2010
XF-45NGCBowers & Merena184.0005/03/2010
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0004/05/2010
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions209.0003/24/2010
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/11/2010
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions173.0011/16/2009
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0010/07/2009
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0007/22/2009
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0005/06/2009
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions76.0004/29/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0002/04/2009
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions150.0002/01/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/19/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0010/01/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/29/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0009/29/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/24/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0008/11/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0007/07/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0007/07/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions270.0007/07/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0007/02/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0007/02/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0007/02/2008
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0003/10/2008
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC242.0003/06/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/30/2008
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions104.0006/05/2007
VF-30ANACSDavid Lawrence RC81.0005/29/2007
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC138.0005/07/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/20/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0011/13/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0011/08/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0011/08/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/06/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0010/30/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0008/30/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/22/2006
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions127.0002/13/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0001/29/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions127.0011/13/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0011/07/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0006/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0003/28/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions155.0011/17/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/08/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions76.0011/08/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0009/13/2004
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions132.0008/23/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0006/02/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions68.0008/06/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0002/12/2003
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0001/29/2003
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0007/28/2002
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions357.0007/27/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0002/13/2002
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0011/18/2001
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0010/06/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions120.0008/22/2001
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions190.0007/04/2001
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions175.0001/25/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0001/04/2001
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0007/06/2000