1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $20 · MS62 $50 · MS66 $395. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 19.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, purchase the Standard 1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny for $15. The premium versions offer more than just the coin itself; they denote specific minting characteristics or scarcity. If you seek a more notable piece, the DOUBLE DIE FS-1101 at $356 represents a significant collectible premium. Casual collectors should save, while serious numismatists willing to pay up should target the rarer DOUBLE DIE FS-1102 or FS-1101.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1909
1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1909 VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $20, a certified MS62 about $50, and a high-grade MS66 commands $395.
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 | $20 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $50 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $395 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for an ungraded 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny currently has a starting resale value of $17.
- How much more is an MS66 compared to an ungraded version?
- An MS66 coin is valued at $470, compared to the ungraded starting price of $17.
- What is the price point for a high-grade MS62 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- A 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny graded MS62 is valued at $50.