1940 S Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1940 S Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1940 S Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded 2,59 € · $3 · MS62 7,78 € · $9 · MS66 29,39 € · $34. Prices updated August 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 11.3× raw.Chart values in USD
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- PriceCharting — 1940 S Lincoln Wheat Penny2,35 € · $2.72
Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1940
- Mint
- S
1940 S Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1940 S Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $3, a certified MS62 about $9, and a high-grade MS66 commands $34.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 2,59 € · $3 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | 7,78 € · $9 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | 29,39 € · $34 | eBay sold comps |
Häufige Fragen
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1940 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1940 Lincoln Wheat Penny is listed starting around $5.
- How much more is an MS66 graded coin worth compared to an ungraded one?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $34, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What series and mint mark is this 1940 penny?
- This coin belongs to the Lincoln Wheat Penny series and was minted in S.