1949 D Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1949 D Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1949 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $5 · MS62 $12 · MS66 $54. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Lincoln Wheat PennyMint · DYear · 1949
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Value by grade
$5
Ungraded
2.4×
$12
MS62
10.8×
$54
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 10.8× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1949
- Mint
- D
1949 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1949 D Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $5, a certified MS62 about $12, and a high-grade MS66 commands $54.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $54 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value range for a 1949 D Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- Ungraded examples are valued around $3, while a higher grade like MS66 can fetch $55.
- Is the 1949 D Lincoln Wheat Penny rare?
- It is a specific issue from the Lincoln Wheat Penny series, designated with the D mint mark.
- What is the difference between the MS62 and MS66 grades?
- MS62 is valued at $10, whereas the superior MS66 condition commands a price of $55.