1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $3 · MS62 $12 · MS66 $127. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 42.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the coin, buy the Standard 1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny for only $2. The Double Die FS-101 at $254 and the Proof at $47 offer premium appeal. These higher-priced versions represent special minting editions and superior presentation, appealing to serious collectors. Save your money with the Standard unless you specifically seek the scarcity or aesthetic quality of the premium versions.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1951
1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $3, a certified MS62 about $12, and a high-grade MS66 commands $127.
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 | $127 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- The ungraded 1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny is available for a starting price of $2.
- How much is an MS66 graded 1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny worth?
- An MS66 graded 1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny sells for $96.
- Is the 1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny generally more valuable in higher grades?
- Yes, the value increases substantially with condition, moving from $2 ungraded to $96 for MS66.