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1916-S 1c RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $208.00
MS64 $390.00
MS65 $845.00
MS66 $1,250.00
MS63 CAC $250.00
MS64 CAC $455.00
MS65 CAC $998.00

Apr Data

195 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 1,440 03/28/2023
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RB (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 1,380 04/01/2024
    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 65 HA 1,200 11/06/2023
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 1,140 05/29/2019
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 1,080 03/25/2021
    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 65 HA 810 06/19/2023
    1916-S 1c PCGS/CAC MS65 RB 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 725 07/25/2022
    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 65 HA 720 04/30/2023
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 720 11/08/2022
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 660 06/14/2021
    1916-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (53/3). PCGS Population: (54/0). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint 65 HA 660 01/12/2021
    1916-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/0). NGC Census: (54/3). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/P 65 HA 660 09/17/2019
    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 65 HA 630 02/13/2024
    1916-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/1). NGC Census: (55/3). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min 65 HA 630 03/29/2022
    1916-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (54/3). PCGS Population: (51/0). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC 65 HA 600 01/13/2019
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 576 04/10/2024
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS). OGH. 64 Stacks Bowers 552 06/16/2022
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 432 08/10/2020
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 432 03/26/2018
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 408 04/12/2023
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS Gold Shield. PCGS Population: (228/51). NGC Census: (109/57). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for pr 64 HA 408 02/12/2019
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (239/68 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (125/57 and 1/0+). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid 64 HA 396 04/30/2023
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (111/57). PCGS Population: (234/51). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 384 05/12/2020
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (248/59). NGC Census: (124/58). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 360 04/19/2022
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS Gold Shield. PCGS Population: (231/51). NGC Census: (109/57). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for pr 64 HA 360 05/21/2019
    1916-S 1c PCGS MS64 RB 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 340 10/21/2019
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. 64 HA 336 05/08/2024
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (125/57). PCGS Population: (243/57). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. M 64 HA 312 07/25/2023
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (245/61). NGC Census: (124/58). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 312 08/09/2022
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (248/58). NGC Census: (124/58). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 312 03/15/2022
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 312 11/29/2021
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (231/51). NGC Census: (109/57). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N 64 HA 312 08/06/2019
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (243/56). NGC Census: (123/58). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 300 08/31/2021
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (236/51). NGC Census: (112/57). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 300 01/28/2020
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (223/48). NGC Census: (109/57). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for problem 64 HA 300 06/19/2018
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 288 11/13/2024
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 22,510,000. 64 HA 288 10/01/2024
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (240/69). NGC Census: (124/57). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 288 01/31/2023
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (222/48). NGC Census: (109/57). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N 64 HA 288 06/12/2018
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (225/48). NGC Census: (109/57). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N 64 HA 288 01/23/2018
    1916-S 1c PCGS MS64 RB 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 276 09/24/2018
    1916-S 1c PCGS MS63 RB 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 275 12/26/2022
    1916-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (226/51). NGC Census: (109/57). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N 64 HA 228 12/25/2018
    1916-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (78/181). PCGS Population: (130/309). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. 63 HA 210 05/09/2023
    1916-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (129/284). NGC Census: (70/168). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63 63 HA 168 03/10/2020
    1916-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (124/276). NGC Census: (66/166). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for problem-free 63 HA 156 11/13/2018
    1916-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (122/270). NGC Census: (66/166). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for proble 63 HA 156 05/29/2018
    1916-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (127/282). NGC Census: (68/167). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for problem-free 63 HA 144 06/11/2019
    1916-S Lincoln Cent. MS-62 RB (NGC). 62 Stacks Bowers 144 08/28/2024
    1916-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (22/264). Mintage 22,510,000. 62 HA 119 09/17/2024
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 2493
      Coin Date: 1916-S
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
      Mintage: 22,510,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Lincoln, Wheat reverse (Bronze)
      Coinage Years: 1909-1958
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      Diameter: 19
      Weight (Grams): 3.11
      Designer: Victor D. Brenner
      Edge: Plain
      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.
      General Notes: 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.
      PCGS #: 2493
      NGC ID: 22BR
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