1949 Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1949 Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1949 Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $3 · MS62 $12 · MS66 $71. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Lincoln Wheat PennyYear · 1949
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Value by grade
$3
Ungraded
4.0×
$12
MS62
23.7×
$71
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 23.7× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1949
1949 Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1949 Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $3, a certified MS62 about $12, and a high-grade MS66 commands $71.
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 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $71 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded 1949 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- The ungraded 1949 Lincoln Wheat Penny is available at a lower entry point in the market.
- How much is a high-grade MS66 1949 Lincoln Wheat Penny worth?
- A high-grade MS66 version of the 1949 Lincoln Wheat Penny is valued at $51.
- What is the difference in value between MS62 and MS66 for this coin?
- The MS62 grade is valued at $11, while the superior MS66 grade is valued significantly higher at $51.