The 1959 Lincoln cent is worth on average $8.00, but you can find this coin in MS-66 RD (Red) condition its been selling for around $25.00 based on sales from the last year. The 1959 Penny was the year the reverse of the coin changed from the Wheat Back Penny to the more modern Lincoln Memorial design. This coin in poor condition, not in a holder is worth around 35 cents if sold to a collector.