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The 1916-S Lincoln cent is a surprisingly scarce coin today. While its original mintage figures are multiples of the S-mint Lincoln pennies that came before it. It is not considered a true semi-key date, at least in the circulated grades. However, few were saved in the uncirculated grades, and this piece is now considered a conditional rarity. The coin is rare at the Gem level, regardless of color designation.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1841
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1916, S
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1916-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
22,510,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2492
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Coin Value History
1916-S 1c MS BN
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1916-S 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,000.00 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $800.00 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
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Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $550 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,975 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1916-S 1C MS61 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 61, 526 finer (7/26). CDN: $103 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 22,...
$119
1916-S 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$232
1916-S 1C MS63 Brown NGC. CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$154
1916-S 1C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$74
1916-S Lincoln Cent. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$85
1916-S 1C MS65 Brown ANACS. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$372
1916-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 25% Off Center -- VF20 NGC....
$408
1916-S 1C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (69/272). PCGS Population: (99/374). CDN: $116 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage ...
$154
1916-S 1c PCGS VF35
$20
1916-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center @12:00, Scratched -- ANACS. VG8 Details. Mintage 22,510,000....
$54
1916-S 1C MS66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (3/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$2,880
1916-S 1C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (49/354). NGC Census: (18/305). Mintage: 22,510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$36
1916-S 1C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (41/420). NGC Census: (4/332). Mintage: 22,510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$36
1916-S 1C Brown -- Altered Surfaces -- Genuine PCGS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (2/478). PCGS Population (0/182). Mintage: 22...
$115
1916-S 1C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (6/250). PCGS Population (12/213). Mintage: 22,510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$42
1916-S 1C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (4/252). PCGS Population (8/215). Mintage: 22,510,000. Numismedia Wsl....
$13
1916-S 1c NGC MS61 BN
$127
1916-S 1C MS64 Brown NGC. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$227
1916-S 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$159
1916-S 1C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$74
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