1939 S Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1939 S Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1939 S Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $3 · MS62 $16 · MS66 $40. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Lincoln Wheat PennyMint · SYear · 1939
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Value by grade
$3
Ungraded
5.3×
$16
MS62
13.3×
$40
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 13.3× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1939
- Mint
- S
1939 S Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1939 S Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $3, a certified MS62 about $16, and a high-grade MS66 commands $40.
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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $40 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.36 / $24 / $777 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 15, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $1.36–$777.00 (median $24.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1939 S Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1939 S Lincoln Wheat Penny is listed starting at $9.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded version?
- An MS66 version of this 1939 S Lincoln Wheat Penny is valued at $35, compared to the ungraded starting price of $9.
- What mint mark is associated with this 1939 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- This specific coin has an S mint mark and belongs to the Lincoln Wheat Penny series.