1948 Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1948 Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1948 Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $4 · MS62 $13 · MS66 $68. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Lincoln Wheat PennyYear · 1948
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Value by grade
$4
Ungraded
3.3×
$13
MS62
17.0×
$68
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 17.0× raw.
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- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1948
1948 Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1948 Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $4, a certified MS62 about $13, and a high-grade MS66 commands $68.
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 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $68 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1948 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- Ungraded examples of the 1948 Lincoln Wheat Penny are available for a starting price of $3.
- How much is an MS66 graded 1948 Lincoln Wheat Penny worth?
- A high-grade MS66 1948 Lincoln Wheat Penny is valued at $78.
- What is the price difference between MS62 and MS66 for this coin?
- The MS62 grade is valued at $13, while the superior MS66 grade is worth $78.