1944-S Lincoln Steel Penny Front
The 1944-S Lincoln Steel pennies were meant to be struck on bronze alloy made up of 95 percent copper and 5 percent tin. For some reason, however, zinc-plated steel planchets used in the previous year were still used in the coining press. The coins in question have a weight of 2.7 grams.
1944 S Lincoln Steel Penny Front
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1944-S Lincoln Steel Penny Back
This specific error took place in all three mints: Denver, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. Heritage Auctions in Baltimore was able to sell off one of the rare coins for a great deal of money in August 2008. This particular coin was uncirculated and made in the San Francisco mint. It was valued at $373,750!
1944 S Lincoln Steel Penny Back
