Coin Values

Hello, Andrew, and thanks for your question. Why do you think that there are no double-die 1944 Lincoln Wheat Pennies? It's a definite possibility that your 1944 penny is double-die. It could be worth a bit more than a "normal" one but probably not by much.

Assuming your roll contains 50 circulated 1943 Lincoln Wheat Pennies, you are looking at a total value of $5-$10, maybe more. It would be worthwhile to open the roll to rule out the (unlikely) chance one of them is the ultra-rare bronze variety. A reputable coin dealer in your area can appraise them, or you could just try to sell the roll on eBay without opening it.

For sure it can be frustrating. Read the eBay cancellation policy: [url="https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/getting-paid/sellers-can-cancel-order?id=4136"]https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/getting-paid/sellers-can-cancel-order?id=4136[/url] The seller can cancel the purchase. Of course the bad rating from the buyer will be a big stain on his reputation, and we understand that eBay also punishes sellers that do these kinds of things since it is not a ethical way of doing business. Anyone cancelling completed auctions will likely not be on eBay for very long. Did you investigate the seller's history before bidding?

Did he re-list the item afterwards? Sellers can cancel purchases up to 30 days after the sale. There's really nothing you can do beyond leaving a bad rating and explaining what happened.

It's highly unlikely it's an authentic 1870-S. Getting it appraised by a reputable coin dealer would probably shed some light on your mystery. Even if it is fake, if it's indeed silver you could maybe get twenty bucks for it.