1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $2 · MS62 $11 · MS66 $22. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 11.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own a 1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny, purchase the Standard version for $2. The Double Die ($9) and FS-501 ($5) versions offer collectible premiums, likely due to unique minting characteristics or higher scarcity. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard option to save money. Serious numismatists interested in condition or rarity should allocate the extra funds for the FS-501 or Double Die.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Wheat Penny
- Year
- 1956
- Mint
- D
1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $2, a certified MS62 about $11, and a high-grade MS66 commands $22.
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 | $2 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $11 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $22 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- The ungraded value for the 1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny starts at a lower price point.
- How much is an MS66 graded 1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny worth?
- An MS66 graded 1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny is valued at $24.
- What is the series and mint mark for this specific penny?
- This coin is from the Lincoln Wheat Penny series and was minted in D.