1936 Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1936 Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1936 Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $4 · MS62 $12 · MS66 $46. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 11.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Standard at $6. Premium versions like BRILLIANT PROOF ($974) offer superior grading and presentation, while Double Die FS-101 ($65) provides a specific, rare variant. Save your money if you just want a penny; pay up for the higher grades if you seek investment potential or collector appeal.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1936
1936 Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1936 Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $4, a certified MS62 about $12, and a high-grade MS66 commands $46.
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 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $46 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1936 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1936 Lincoln Wheat Penny can be found starting at $7.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 grade compared to an ungraded coin?
- An MS66 grade for this coin is valued at $46, significantly higher than the ungraded starting price.
- What is the series and year for this specific penny?
- This coin belongs to the Lincoln Wheat Penny series and is from the year 1936.