They're wheat ears, not wheat straws.
Cents from the 1940s are not rare. A 1940-D will sell for a nickel or so if worn, up to a dollar if like new.
Wheat cents from the 1940's are all very, very common high mintage coins with average retail values of 5 to 10 cents.
If it's not a Wheat penny, it's not a US coin. A lot more information is needed, post new question.
The dates 1940 1941 are not rare. Average value is 3 cents for circulated coins that are well worn. Uncirculated coins can be $2 to $3 dollars or more depending on grade.
1940S Wheat Penny: very good condition-$ .05, mint condition-$1.50, uncirculated-$5.00 .15-6.00
Common Lincoln Wheat Cents from the 1940's & 1950's are only 3 to 10 cents.
Wheat cents from the 1940's are all very, very common high mintage coins with average retail values of 5 to 10 cents.
If it's not a Wheat penny, it's not a US coin. A lot more information is needed, post new question.
The dates 1940 1941 are not rare. Average value is 3 cents for circulated coins that are well worn. Uncirculated coins can be $2 to $3 dollars or more depending on grade.
1940S Wheat Penny: very good condition-$ .05, mint condition-$1.50, uncirculated-$5.00 .15-6.00
no such coin
Common Lincoln Wheat Cents from the 1940's & 1950's are only 3 to 10 cents.
At the most $3.50 but only in high grade uncirculated condition you got it in pocket change 10 cents to $1.00.
The value is about 4.15 to 4.44 currently. As always, the range depends on the current condition of the penny
No such thing. Abe Lincoln has been on the penny since 1909.
All of these Pennies are listed as individual entries on WikiAnswers. If you type the question in as - "What is the value of a 1940 British Penny" changing the year each time, you will see the current estimates on value for each coin.
Wheat ear reverse, not head. Common date circulated coins from the 1940s & 1950s are still only 3 to 5 cents.
This is a common date coin, value is 3 to 10 cents for circulated coins