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Lincoln Wheat cent1940s Penny Value
Most pennies from the 1940s are common and worth a few cents when worn. The ones worth looking for are the 1943 Bronze Wheat Penny error, 1943-D Bronze Wheat Penny error, 1943-S Bronze Wheat Penny error, 1944 Steel Wheat Penny error and 1944-D Steel Wheat Penny error (all rarely sold; no price estimate).
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Every year of the 1940s
Typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine) of the common coins of each year. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
| Year | Typical worn value | Worth looking for |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 7.5¢ | — |
| 1941 | 7.5¢ | 1941 Doubled Die Obverse |
| 1942 | 7.5¢ | — |
| 1943 | 7.5¢ | 1943 Bronze (error), 1943-D Bronze (error), 1943-S Bronze (error) |
| 1944 | 7.5¢ | 1944 Steel (error), 1944-D Steel (error), 1944-S Steel (error) |
| 1945 | 7.5¢ | — |
| 1946 | 7.5¢ | 1946-S/D |
| 1947 | 7.5¢ | — |
| 1948 | 7.5¢ | — |
| 1949 | 7.5¢ | — |