Die gouge (dot) in the field to the left of the back of the bust. 1944 Lincoln wheat cents were made with metal recycled from ammunition shells. $200.00. You guessed it: copper. }. 1944 D Wheat Penny. Rotated Double-Strike. 1944 Lincoln Wheat cent doubled die - DDR-005. Minted the year that America formally entered into World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the 1941 wheat penny is valued by some for its historical significance. If your 1944 penny sticks to a magnet, it’s a steel cent and is rare. History of the 1941 Wheat Penny. The coin die that strikes double die coins has a partial or fully doubled image on it. Australian And New Zealand Coins, How Far Back Can We Go - First Edition. 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent RD Doubled Die Obverse Uncirculated Gem BU++ DDO-001. Doubled Die. These listings are a work in progress. Three Cents 186. If you have a genuine doubled die variety for that date and mint mark that does not match any of the illustrated varieties, it would most likely be a new listing. $68.00. window.document.write("