Lincoln Wheat Cent Market Value
Current market data for 209,239 Lincoln Wheat cent listings.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The highest value is found in certified, high-grade coins, with MS 67 grading showing a 501% increase over the median. Uncertified and ungraded coins offer the lowest entry point, with ungraded listings trading at 55% below the market median.
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Price by grade
Why? Value scales sharply with condition, ranging from 9.06 for ungraded to 119.97 for MS 67.
Price by certification
Why? Professional grading adds significant premiums, with ANACS at 70 compared to 12.52 for uncertified coins.
Price by year
Why? Rarity and age drive pricing, with 1909 coins at 53 and 1944 coins at 15.99.
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Common questions
What is the typical price for an ungraded Lincoln Wheat cent?
The median price for ungraded specimens is 9.06.
How much more do PCGS certified coins cost compared to the market median?
PCGS certified coins have a median price of 61.15, which is a 207% increase over the median.
Which year among the listed samples has the highest median value?
The 1909 coins have the highest median value at 53.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2–$190, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 14, 2026.