1946 S Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1946 S Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1946 S Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $3 · MS62 $10 · MS66 $19. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 6.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own a 1946 S Lincoln Wheat Penny, purchase the Standard version for $3. The FS-511 at $60 and FS-501 at $51 offer higher grades, which translates to better preservation and collector desirability. The DOUBLE DIE at $165 is a rare variant. Buyers prioritizing mere ownership should get the Standard, while serious collectors seeking investment value should pay for the higher-graded FS versions.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1946
- Mint
- S
1946 S Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1946 S Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $3, a certified MS62 about $10, and a high-grade MS66 commands $19.
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 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $19 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1946 S Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1946 S Lincoln Wheat Penny starts at a value of $3.
- How much more is an MS66 graded coin worth compared to an ungraded one?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $24, significantly higher than the ungraded starting price of $3.
- What is the series and mint mark for this specific penny?
- This coin belongs to the Lincoln Wheat Penny series and was minted in 'S'.