1956 D [DOUBLE DIE] Lincoln Wheat Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Wheat PennyWhat the 1956 D [DOUBLE DIE] Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1956 D [DOUBLE DIE] Lincoln Wheat Penny value — Ungraded $9 · MS62 $32 · MS66 $62. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 6.9× 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 [DOUBLE DIE] Lincoln Wheat Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1956 D [DOUBLE DIE] Lincoln Wheat Penny runs around $9, a certified MS62 about $32, and a high-grade MS66 commands $62.
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 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $32 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $62 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded 1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- An ungraded 1956 D Lincoln Wheat Penny starts at approximately $8.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 grade is valued at $111, compared to $32 for an MS62 grade.
- Which mint mark is associated with this Lincoln Wheat Penny?
- This specific series features the D mint mark.