1945 S Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1945 S Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1945 S Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $4 · MS62 $16 · MS66 $23. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Lincoln Wheat PennyMint · SYear · 1945
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Value by grade
$4
Ungraded
4.0×
$16
MS62
5.8×
$23
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 5.8× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1945
- Mint
- S
1945 S Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1945 S Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $4, a certified MS62 about $16, and a high-grade MS66 commands $23.
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 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value of an ungraded 1945 S Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- The ungraded 1945 S Lincoln Wheat Penny has a starting value, allowing collectors to find a piece at an accessible price point.
- How much is an MS66 graded 1945 S Lincoln Wheat Penny worth?
- A high-grade MS66 1945 S Lincoln Wheat Penny is valued at $24.
- Does the mint mark affect the price of this coin?
- Yes, this specific coin is identified with the 'S' mint mark, which is part of its collectible series.