1944 Steel Wheat Penny

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by Glen M Hannan, Sep 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM.

  1. Glen M Hannan

    Glen M Hannan New Member

    Can anyone tell me what this coin is worth? Is this coin as rare as I have read?

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    Glen M Hannan, Sep 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    SensibleSal66, Sep 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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  4. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Sorry the coin is only worth a few cents. It was plated after it left the mint.
     
    ldhair, Sep 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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  5. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Unfortunately, no. It looks like it was reprocessed. It was a replating done at some point.
     
    paddyman98, Sep 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    My local coin shop pays three cents for them. It’s a replated steel cent dated 1943.
     
    Collecting Nut, Sep 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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  7. David Betts

    David Betts Elle Mae Clampett cruising with Dad

    .05 cents here!
     
    David Betts, Sep 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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  8. Glen M Hannan

    Glen M Hannan New Member

    thanks you
     
    Glen M Hannan, Sep 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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  9. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    If it were a genuine 1944 steelie the value is incredibly high. USA Coin Book lists 30 of these pieces. IDK how you can be certain it was reprocessed just from a photo. Of course that is the most likely scenario.
    I would examine the coin with a loupe, under a bright light, especially the edge, any break at all that shows copper, and you know it's no good.
     
    Michael K, Sep 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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  10. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    Try a magnet
     
    Inspector43, Sep 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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  11. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    Here is a 1910 that has been plated to look like a steel cent.
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    Inspector43, Sep 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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