If it's not a Wheat penny, it's not a US coin. A lot more information is needed, post new question.
Common Lincoln Wheat Cents from the 1940's & 1950's are only 3 to 10 cents.
1940S Wheat Penny: very good condition-$ .05, mint condition-$1.50, uncirculated-$5.00 .15-6.00
There has never been an A mint mark on US coins. Please check again, or see the related question for information about 1940 cents.
They're wheat ears, not wheat straws. Cents from the 1940s are not rare. A 1940-D will sell for a nickel or so if worn, up to a dollar if like new.
Wheat cents from the 1940's are all very, very common high mintage coins with average retail values of 5 to 10 cents.
Common Lincoln Wheat Cents from the 1940's & 1950's are only 3 to 10 cents.
1940S Wheat Penny: very good condition-$ .05, mint condition-$1.50, uncirculated-$5.00 .15-6.00
There has never been an A mint mark on US coins. Please check again, or see the related question for information about 1940 cents.
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.
There is no such mint mark. The only mints to strike cents with mint marks are Denver (D) and San Francisco (S). See this link for values.
The back of a 1940 penny features the design of two stalks of wheat, known as the "Wheat Ears" design. In the center, it displays the inscription "ONE CENT," with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" curved along the top and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" along the bottom. The overall design emphasizes the penny's denomination and reflects an agricultural theme.
Wheat ear reverse, not head. Common date circulated coins from the 1940s & 1950s are still only 3 to 5 cents.
About a dime in average condition. The Lincoln Memorial design was adopted in 1959 so your "wheat ear reverse" coin is perfectly normal.
It's worth one cent
The value of a 1940 wheat Lincoln penny typically ranges from 2 to 10 cents, depending on its condition and mint mark. In uncirculated condition, it may fetch a higher price, potentially up to a few dollars. However, rare varieties or those in exceptional condition can be worth more to collectors. For an accurate appraisal, it's best to consult a coin expert or reference a current coin price guide.
That's King George VI, and the penny is worth around 25 cents.