1909 [PROOF] Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1909 [PROOF] Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1909 [PROOF] Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $1,527 · MS62 $3,376. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 2.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want a penny, buy the Standard for $11. The premium versions offer tangible value: the PROOF ($1034) and VDB PROOF ($408) provide high-grade presentation, while the Double Die variations ($99/$18) offer unique historical scarcity. Collectors prioritizing investment or display should pay the premium for the PROOF or Double Die; casual owners should stick to the Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1909
- Release date
- January 1, 1909
1909 [PROOF] Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1909 [PROOF] Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $1527, a certified MS62 about $3376, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.
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 | $1,527 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $3,376 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $12.99 / $1,900 / $25,000 | 12 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 23, 2026, 12 live eBay listings ask $12.99–$25,000.00 (median $1,899.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny is currently valued at approximately $1047.
- How much more valuable is an MS62 graded version?
- An MS62 graded 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny is valued significantly higher, reaching $3327.
- What series does this 1909 coin belong to?
- This coin is part of the Lincoln Wheat Penny series and is from the year 1909.