As of May, 2024, a 1916-S Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $2.00 and $95.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $110.00 and $7,500.00, 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 $2,880.00 in the 09/08/2019 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 22,510,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1916-S Penny, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-667,500.00
MS-65+1,500.00
MS-65850.00
MS-64+415.00
MS-64325.00
MS-63+275.00
MS-63260.00
MS-62+190.00
MS-62165.00
MS-61135.00
MS-60110.00
AU-58+95.00
AU-5890.00
AU-55+70.00
AU-5560.00
AU-53+55.00
AU-5352.00
AU-50+50.00
AU-5050.00
XF-45+35.00
XF-4530.00
XF-4028.00
VF-3524.00
VF-3020.00
VF-2514.00
VF-2012.00
F-1510.00
F-128.00
VG-106.00
VG-85.00
G-64.00
G-43.00
AG-32.00

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 State110.007,500.001,065.91
About Uncirculated50.0095.0065.25
Extremely Fine28.0035.0031.00
Fine and Very Fine8.0024.0014.67
Good and Very Good3.006.004.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good2.002.002.00

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 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, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.002,500.00
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-S Penny, Bn (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$140.00
Lowest Sale Price
$825.00
Highest Sale Price
$255.53
Average Sale Price
$288.00
Most Recent Sale Price
53
Number of Sales
$13,543.28
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66776.002,880.001,728.50
MS-65+236.001,840.00626.00
MS-65408.001,380.00659.05
MS-64+305.50305.50305.50
MS-64140.00825.00255.53
MS-6363.00372.00167.83
MS-62+94.00154.00119.50
MS-6221.00136.4096.28
MS-6175.00127.0096.00
MS-601.60126.0059.78
AU-5818.00150.0068.61
AU-55+59.0059.0059.00
AU-5529.0080.0047.19
AU-5336.0037.0036.50
AU-5022.0043.0033.17
XF-4542.0042.0042.00
XF-4013.0030.0021.00
VF-3520.0022.0021.00
VF-3014.0014.0014.00
PO-17.00146.0060.71

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1916-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $2,880.00.

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-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1916-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.97% share, followed by Great Collections / Stack's Bowers with 9.92% / 7.44% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1916-S Penny, BN (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-63PCGSStack's Bowers168.0008/10/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0008/10/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.0003/15/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC191.0502/12/2023
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions154.0001/18/2023
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions109.0012/21/2022
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0012/04/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0010/09/2022
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers216.0009/28/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0008/03/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0007/27/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers660.0005/18/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0004/03/2022
MS-62+NGCDavid Lawrence RC130.0002/13/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0010/27/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC305.0009/12/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions204.0008/29/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/29/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers264.0006/16/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions126.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0006/16/2021
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions216.0002/24/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions198.0001/06/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions109.0012/02/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0010/21/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC660.0009/13/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers180.0008/11/2020
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers660.0008/11/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0003/18/2020
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions94.0003/11/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0009/25/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0009/08/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions204.0008/28/2019
MS-62+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC130.0007/28/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers204.0005/29/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0004/10/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions61.0002/13/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions156.0002/06/2019
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0001/16/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0012/09/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0011/11/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/14/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0009/05/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0008/01/2018
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0007/15/2018
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions114.0004/24/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions246.0004/17/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions432.0004/10/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0003/29/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0001/16/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers840.0012/13/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions408.0011/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0011/02/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions252.0010/24/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions646.2504/26/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions575.7504/25/2017
MS-62+NGCStack's Bowers100.0004/05/2017
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers188.0004/05/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions94.0003/21/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0003/14/2017
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions119.0003/07/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/14/2017
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions305.5001/10/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2511/15/2016
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers117.5009/12/2016
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC130.0009/27/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8808/04/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0008/04/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0006/14/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0002/15/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions117.5002/15/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0002/03/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5002/03/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions705.0001/07/2015
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections36.0012/14/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6311/30/2014
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections37.0011/23/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions146.8811/16/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections286.0010/26/2014
AU-55NGCGreat Collections39.2510/26/2014
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections53.2510/05/2014
AU-58NGCGreat Collections66.0008/10/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions364.2507/07/2014
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections66.0005/25/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions146.8804/14/2014
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections67.1004/06/2014
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections136.4004/06/2014
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections54.9503/30/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5003/17/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions158.6303/10/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0003/10/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0003/10/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions146.8803/03/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions146.8803/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions340.7501/27/2014
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections30.0001/19/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers270.2501/14/2014
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers115.1501/14/2014
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers113.9812/31/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers231.4812/24/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,119.0012/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions229.0011/04/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0010/28/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections7.0010/06/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections46.0010/06/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions153.0009/02/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions153.0008/19/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers411.2507/27/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,763.0007/11/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0006/10/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0006/05/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections44.0006/02/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions194.0005/13/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0005/06/2013
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0004/14/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0004/01/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections825.0003/31/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections74.0003/24/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions106.0003/11/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers43.0002/22/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions558.0002/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0002/07/2013
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections22.0001/27/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions294.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0001/09/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0012/17/2012
PO-1NONEGreat Collections146.0012/16/2012
VF-30ANACSGreat Collections14.0012/16/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0011/26/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions44.0011/19/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0011/05/2012
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0011/05/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0010/18/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections20.0008/12/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/23/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions220.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/12/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions50.0007/09/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections42.0007/01/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions26.0006/18/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions99.0005/21/2012
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0005/14/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0005/14/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0005/07/2012
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections45.0005/06/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0004/18/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions79.0004/09/2012
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0002/06/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0002/06/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions65.0001/16/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/16/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0012/08/2011
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0012/08/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections397.0011/20/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0011/08/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0011/08/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions69.0010/03/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0010/03/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0005/23/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0004/27/2011
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections20.0004/17/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/17/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0002/07/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/31/2011
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0010/27/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/25/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0009/22/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0009/06/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0008/11/2010
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0007/08/2010
MS-65ICGGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0006/02/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0004/26/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions132.0004/05/2010
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0003/29/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0002/01/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions489.0010/22/2009
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC71.0009/28/2009
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0005/27/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0004/13/2009
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions42.0004/01/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0003/25/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0003/01/2009
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions75.0002/25/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena357.0002/04/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0002/01/2009
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC138.0001/19/2009
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC127.0010/06/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0010/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions561.0009/08/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0008/27/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0005/28/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0011/14/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0011/14/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0010/08/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0006/04/2007
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC110.0001/22/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0012/05/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0009/18/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions518.0008/13/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0007/12/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0006/05/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/26/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0002/26/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0001/11/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0011/02/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions31.0011/02/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0006/02/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0005/09/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0004/27/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions68.0004/06/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions21.0002/28/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions350.0002/23/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0010/13/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions167.0006/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0005/05/2004
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions74.0012/24/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions38.0012/24/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0008/27/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0007/16/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions107.0006/11/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0004/30/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions776.0002/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0001/13/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions178.0001/13/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0001/08/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions357.0001/08/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0007/28/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions63.0006/11/2002
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0001/23/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions41.0012/19/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0008/15/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0005/03/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0001/04/2001
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions23.0009/07/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions140.0008/31/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions236.0004/14/2000
MS-60NONEB. Max Mehl1.6006/01/1941

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