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FREE: 1944 LINCOLN “SHELL CASE” WHEAT CENT

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The listing, 1944 LINCOLN “SHELL CASE” WHEAT CENT has ended.

1944 Philadelphia mint Lincoln wheat “shell case” penny in good condition.
Shell case pennies were struck from copper shell casings that were spent during World War II.

Questions & Comments

Super cool! Never heard of these

Apr 5th, 2025 at 1:49:03 PM PDT by

After the 1943 steel cents, 1944 & 45 were made using brass shell casings. 1946 the mint returned to the traditional brass/copper composite. Also, keep your eye out for nickels minted between 1942 - 1945, they contain about 35% silver.

Apr 6th, 2025 at 3:51:04 AM PDT by

Thank you! Couldnt bid when I asked :) can now :D

Apr 7th, 2025 at 6:16:05 AM PDT by

1944 LINCOLN “SHELL CASE” WHEAT CENT is in the Collectibles | Coins category