1926 D Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1926 D Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1926 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $4 · MS62 $177 · MS66 $1,458. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 364.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own the 1926 D Lincoln Wheat Penny, purchase the Standard version at $10. The TYPE 1 version at $111 commands a significant premium, suggesting it possesses superior characteristics like better mintage or condition compared to the Standard. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard to save money, while serious numismatists seeking the highest grade or most desirable example should invest in the TYPE 1.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1926
- Mint
- D
1926 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1926 D Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $4, a certified MS62 about $177, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1458.
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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $177 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $1,458 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1926 D Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1926 D Lincoln Wheat Penny starts at approximately $4.
- How much more is an MS66 graded coin worth compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 version is valued at $1339, significantly higher than the $166 value for an MS62.
- What is the series and mint mark for this specific penny?
- This coin is part of the Lincoln Wheat Penny series and was minted in D.