1916 [PROOF] Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1916 [PROOF] Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1916 [PROOF] Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $511 · MS62 $5,050. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 9.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own a 1916 Lincoln Wheat Penny, buy the Standard version for $8. The PROOF version at $1637 offers superior mint quality and presentation, appealing to serious collectors. If your goal is simply to acquire the coin, the Standard is the clear choice. However, if you value high-grade condition and investment potential, the significant premium for the PROOF is justified.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1916
- Release date
- January 1, 1916
1916 [PROOF] Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1916 [PROOF] Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $511, a certified MS62 about $5050, 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 | $511 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $5,050 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.29 / $9.45 / $2,200 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 22, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.29–$2,200.00 (median $9.45).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1916 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1916 Lincoln Wheat Penny is currently valued around $2200.
- How much more valuable is an MS62 graded version?
- An MS62 graded version of this 1916 Lincoln Wheat Penny can reach $5612.
- What series does this specific penny belong to?
- This coin belongs to the Lincoln Wheat Penny series.