1938 D Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1938 D Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1938 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $7 · MS62 $6 · MS66 $41. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Lincoln Wheat PennyMint · DYear · 1938
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Value by grade
$7
Ungraded
+-14%
$6
MS62
5.9×
$41
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 5.9× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1938
- Mint
- D
1938 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1938 D Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $7, a certified MS62 about $6, and a high-grade MS66 commands $41.
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 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $41 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1938 D Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1938 D Lincoln Wheat Penny starts at $7.
- How much is an MS66 graded 1938 D Lincoln Wheat Penny worth?
- An MS66 graded 1938 D Lincoln Wheat Penny is valued at $40.
- What is the series and mint mark for this coin?
- This coin is part of the Lincoln Wheat Penny series and was minted in D.