As of May, 2024, a 1916-D Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $100.00 and $2,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $1,680.00 in the 08/31/2022 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 35,956,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1916-D Penny, Rb (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-662,500.00
MS-65+850.00
MS-65625.00
MS-64+375.00
MS-64275.00
MS-63+230.00
MS-63200.00
MS-62+160.00
MS-62135.00
MS-61110.00
MS-60100.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State100.002,500.00505.45

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1916 Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1916 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0028.0030.00400.00
1916-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0087.0090.0010,000.00
1916-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2.0095.00110.007,500.00
1916 Penny, BN (Proof)700.00750.00775.0011,000.00
1916 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A30.00650.00
1916 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A34.0062,500.00
1916-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.0060,000.00
1916-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A140.00875.00
1916-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.0018,000.00
1916 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A900.0043,500.00
1916 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A900.0027,500.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1916-D Penny, Rb (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$70.00

Lowest Sale Price
$719.00

Highest Sale Price
$225.01

Average Sale Price
$180.00

Most Recent Sale Price
111

Number of Sales
$24,975.84

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,380.001,680.001,530.00
MS-65+180.001,495.00616.50
MS-65384.00650.00485.02
MS-6470.00719.00225.01
MS-6359.00690.00153.96
MS-6246.00127.0081.46
MS-6150.0057.0054.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1916-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-61 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $1,680.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1916-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1916-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.78% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.73% / 6.75% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1916-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers480.0008/10/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions180.0005/10/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0004/30/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions384.0004/30/2023
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0011/06/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0008/31/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers216.0008/10/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers192.0007/27/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.5907/24/2022
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC200.0007/17/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers192.0006/29/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers432.0006/17/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0005/04/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers216.0003/23/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0012/15/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions192.0012/01/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers156.0011/10/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions180.0007/28/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0006/23/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers192.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0001/06/2021
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC155.0012/27/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0010/21/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions168.0010/07/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0008/19/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers660.0008/11/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0006/03/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions228.0005/13/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions432.0004/08/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0003/25/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions81.0003/11/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions132.0012/04/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0011/03/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0010/20/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0010/16/2019
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC650.0009/22/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions156.0009/18/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0009/04/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/05/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0005/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0002/13/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/23/2019
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC210.0001/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0012/26/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions180.0012/12/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0012/05/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0011/14/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers180.0011/01/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions156.0010/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0008/08/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/08/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions144.0007/25/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions156.0007/25/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0006/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0006/13/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0005/09/2018
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0004/10/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers216.0003/28/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0001/23/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers264.0011/08/2017
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers441.0009/04/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions444.0008/22/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC235.0008/14/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5004/25/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions158.6303/14/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0003/14/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0002/21/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2502/14/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC235.0002/06/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions188.0001/10/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions352.5001/10/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions188.0011/08/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0009/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7509/25/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions199.7509/25/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5009/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0008/23/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5007/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions293.7506/22/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions146.8806/14/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions176.2506/14/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers493.5006/01/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7505/17/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5001/17/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0001/17/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5010/29/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5010/29/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5009/15/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8806/14/2015
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC215.0006/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers705.0003/27/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5003/01/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions493.5003/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/03/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0001/18/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0001/18/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions158.6311/16/2014
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0009/01/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections330.0008/24/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections496.1008/17/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections335.5008/10/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections357.5008/10/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions558.1306/04/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3806/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections770.0005/18/2014
MS-65+ANACSStack's Bowers399.5004/01/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7503/21/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions293.7502/27/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/27/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections228.0012/15/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions147.0009/30/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers452.3807/27/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers206.0004/16/2013
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions135.0004/01/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions153.0003/18/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions529.0002/07/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0002/07/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions353.0001/09/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0011/29/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers306.6811/16/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers646.2511/16/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections402.0010/28/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions590.0009/06/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0008/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0007/12/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0007/12/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/12/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0005/30/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/18/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions920.0004/18/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections171.0004/15/2012
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers489.0003/22/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/08/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections248.0002/19/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections172.0002/05/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,035.0001/24/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0011/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0010/13/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/01/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0005/23/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0003/17/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions260.0001/05/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/05/2011
MS-64ANACSBowers & Merena127.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena214.0011/09/2010
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/06/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0012/14/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0012/03/2009
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0011/16/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC276.0009/07/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions231.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena240.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0003/01/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions141.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC242.0001/19/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/05/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions115.0008/27/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions132.0008/13/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions138.0007/14/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/07/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/09/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/09/2008
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0012/20/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0012/03/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0011/06/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0010/02/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0006/04/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC897.0005/29/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena748.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC851.0010/16/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0009/25/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/19/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0008/28/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0007/26/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0006/26/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0006/05/2006
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers719.0005/30/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/12/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0003/06/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0002/05/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/25/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/19/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0010/09/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0010/05/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0009/21/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC144.0009/19/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0007/24/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0005/01/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0003/30/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0003/24/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0012/13/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0011/04/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions113.0009/22/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0009/13/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions87.0007/21/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0007/07/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0006/02/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0005/26/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0005/05/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0011/07/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0009/17/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions112.0008/13/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0006/02/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions90.0005/05/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions207.0005/01/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/03/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0001/08/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/08/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0011/05/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions71.0010/22/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions72.0007/30/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0007/28/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions403.0004/01/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0001/13/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions357.0011/18/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0011/18/2001
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions59.0010/06/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0010/06/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0010/06/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0010/06/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions87.0009/19/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions91.0006/13/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0004/07/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0004/07/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions97.0012/28/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0011/18/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0009/07/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0008/17/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena633.0008/09/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions299.0003/02/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions180.0002/09/2000