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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:
1843
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 #:
2494
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Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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 MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 31 in 64, 7 finer (6/26). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 22,510,000....
$793
1916-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$11,400
1916-S 1C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/42). PCGS Population: (0/159). Mintage 22,510...
$104
1916-S 1C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/139). NGC Census: (0/41). Mintage: 22,510,000. (#2494)...
$59
1916-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. Copper-gold coloration is slightly broken on the reverse with blushes of crimson and forest green....
$489
1916-S 1C, RD
$3,450
1916-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: 31 in 64, 7 finer (5/26). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$1,159
1916-S 1C MS65 Red NGC....
$3,120
1916-S 1C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (0/82). PCGS Population (0/142). Mintage: 22,510,...
$382
1916-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/111). NGC Census: (9/31). Mintage: 22,510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $150....
$431
1916-S 1C, RD
$2,645
1916-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$810
1916-S 1C MS65 Red NGC....
$4,320
1916-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. A coat of mahogany-brown covers ...
$236
1916-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$840
1916-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,600
1916-S 1C MS63 Red NGC. This brick-red Cent has ...
$121
1916-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (117/40). NGC Census: (30/7). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 22,...
$1,020
1916-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. A boldly struck, carbon-free Gem Red example of this San Francisco issue, showing muted golde...
$6,300
1916-S 1C, RD
$155
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