1944 United States Lincoln Wheat Cent

This is a United States one-cent coin, commonly known as a Lincoln Wheat Cent, featuring the right-facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse. The coin is dated 1944, a period during which production returned to the standard copper-based composition (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc) following the 1943 steel cent production during World War II. The coin exhibits a deep brown patina consistent with circulated copper alloy coinage of this age. Physically, it remains circular with a standard 19.05 mm diameter. Notable features include the visible 'In God We Trust' motto and 'Liberty' inscriptions, though they appear softened by wear. The condition shows significant signs of circulation including surface abrasions, localized dings on the rim, and a noticeable accumulation of verdigris or green oxidation/residue on the left field near Lincoln's head. The date '1944' is legible on the right side. This coin represents the mid-century era of American numismatics, and while high in mintage, it is a staple of historical currency collections. The overall strike appears average for the period, but the surface contamination and wear categorize it as a circulated, 'Good' to 'Very Good' grade specimen.