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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:
1842
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:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2493
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Coin Value History
1916-S 1c MS RB
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1916-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$232
1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$336
1916-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (22/264). Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$119
1916-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/1). NGC Census: (52/3). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min...
$630
1916-S 1C --Cleaned--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (2/200). PCGS Population (0/233). Mintage: 22,510,000. (#2493)...
$37
1916-S MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$60
1916-S 1C, RB
$880
1916-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$180
1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 22,510,000. From The rhp Collection....
$312
1916-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (17/233). PCGS Population: (19/379). Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$119
1916-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (55/1). NGC Census: (55/3). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65...
$1,200
1916-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (78/181). PCGS Population: (130/309). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63....
$210
1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 22,510,000. ...
$288
1916-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (15/222). PCGS Population (17/313). Mintage: 22,510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$112
1916-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (54/3). PCGS Population: (68/1). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$810
1916-S 1c PCGS MS63 RB
$275
1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS....
$336
1916-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (13/211). PCGS Population (13/285). Mintage: 22,510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$147
1916-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (54/3). PCGS Population: (67/1). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint...
$720
1916-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (129/284). NGC Census: (70/168). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63...
$168
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $80
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: $500 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,850 – $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
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