1951 D Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1951 D Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1951 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $3 · MS62 $16 · MS66 $26. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 8.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, buy the Standard 1951 D Lincoln Wheat Penny at $2. The FS-512 at $51 and DOUBLE DIE at $11 offer higher grading and desirability. The DOUBLE DIE FS-101 at $2 also provides a unique, graded version. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard, while serious collectors willing to pay more gain significant value through rarity and condition.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1951
- Mint
- D
1951 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1951 D Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $3, a certified MS62 about $16, and a high-grade MS66 commands $26.
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 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1951 D Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1951 D Lincoln Wheat Penny starts at approximately $2.
- How much more is an MS66 graded version worth compared to an ungraded one?
- An MS66 graded version is valued at $33, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What series and mint mark is this specific Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- This coin is from the Lincoln Wheat Penny series and was minted in D.