1917 Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1917 Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1917 Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $16 · MS62 $62 · MS66 $1,397. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 87.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want a 1917 Lincoln Wheat Penny, the Standard version at $4 is the cheapest way to own it. The DOUBLE DIE FS-101 at $139 and DDO at $104 offer premium status through rarity and specific minting characteristics. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard, while serious collectors willing to pay the premium for the DOUBLE DIE FS-101 or DDO acquire a significantly scarcer piece.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1917
1917 Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1917 Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $16, a certified MS62 about $62, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1397.
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 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $62 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $1,397 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1917 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1917 Lincoln Wheat Penny starts at a value of $4.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 is valued at $1548, significantly higher than the $69 valuation for an MS62.
- What is the series and year of this coin?
- This coin belongs to the Lincoln Wheat Penny series and is from the year 1917.