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The 1916 Lincoln cent is a relatively common coin from circulated through Mint State grades, with plentiful examples even into the Gem levels. As with any early Lincoln cent, quality is key, and it is best to pick examples with good strike and even color, as these will always have a ready market when the opportunity comes to sell.
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:
1744
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1916
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
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
131,833,677
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2488
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Coin Value History
1916 1c MS RD
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1916 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: 93 in 64 (1 in 64+), 198 finer (1/26). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 131...
$119
1916 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 131,833,677. ...
$630
1916 1C MS65 Red NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 131,833,677....
$240
1916 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (26/0). Mintage 131,833,677. From The MNO Collection....
$4,320
1916 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$36,000
1916 1C Lincoln Cent -- Obverse Lamination -- MS60 Red ANACS. Mintage 131,833,677....
$60
1916 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (37/967). NGC Census: (11/237). Mintage: 131,833,680. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$56
1916 1C MS64+ Red PCGS. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 131,833,677. ...
$144
1916 1C MS66 Red PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (263/60). NGC Census: (33/8). CD...
$504
1916 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (493/325). NGC Census: (145/42)....
$312
1916 1C MS67+ Red PCGS. CAC. The Philadelphia Mint struck a truly large production of more than 131 million Lincoln cents i...
$6,300
1916 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (34/937). NGC Census: (22/460). Mintage: 131,833,680. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$50
1916 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Mintage 131,833,677. ...
$109
1916 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (46/26). Mintage 131,833,677. ...
$588
1916 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (42/75). Mintage 131,833,677. ...
$372
1916 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,640
1916 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (33/916). NGC Census: (18/452). Mintage: 131,833,680. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$60
1916 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Mintage 131,833,677. ...
$109
1916 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (47/25). Mintage 131,833,677. ...
$822
1916 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Mintage 131,833,677. ...
$240
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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