As of May, 2024, a 1916-S Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $150.00 and $18,000.00, 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 $27,600.00 in the 08/14/2004 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, 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, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-65+18,000.00
MS-658,500.00
MS-64+4,000.00
MS-641,200.00
MS-63+800.00
MS-63600.00
MS-62+325.00
MS-62250.00
MS-61175.00
MS-60150.00

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 State150.0018,000.003,400.00

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-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, 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 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, Rd (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
$380.00
Lowest Sale Price
$9,200.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,344.69
Average Sale Price
$840.00
Most Recent Sale Price
94
Number of Sales
$126,400.86
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-662,645.003,450.003,047.50
MS-65+1,485.0027,600.009,563.46
MS-651,980.0014,400.005,319.70
MS-64+6,325.006,325.006,325.00
MS-64380.009,200.001,344.69
MS-63121.00863.00347.44
MS-604,830.004,830.004,830.00
PO-11,900.001,900.001,900.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1916-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $27,600.00.

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, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1916-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.12% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 8.48% / 5.45% 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, RD (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-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0009/17/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,320.0004/17/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0008/28/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0005/09/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0008/25/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions18,000.0006/20/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0012/16/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0012/09/2020
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers4,560.0011/18/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0008/11/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,920.0008/09/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0006/03/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC905.0005/17/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0004/26/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0004/26/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers408.0003/25/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0011/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0010/24/2019
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC825.0009/01/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/20/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0006/19/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0006/12/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0006/09/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0005/29/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,999.6001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers14,400.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0008/19/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions720.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0003/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/02/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions763.7501/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7509/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2509/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0009/07/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5002/04/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7504/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0003/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0003/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0011/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0011/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,183.2310/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7506/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0002/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions969.3801/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,638.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0002/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0008/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0004/18/2012
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections1,672.0004/15/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,159.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/28/2010
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10,925.0003/02/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0003/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0012/04/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,208.0011/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena863.0006/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena12,650.0006/01/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,725.0012/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,623.0011/29/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/27/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena15,525.0008/04/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,121.0004/04/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions510.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSStack's1,265.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0003/01/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0002/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0002/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0010/11/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9,336.0006/26/2006
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,888.0005/30/2006
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,265.0005/28/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0003/02/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions18,400.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena18,400.0012/09/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0010/27/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0010/19/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,093.0009/18/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0008/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0007/28/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0006/29/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0006/23/2005
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,900.0006/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0005/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,553.0002/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0012/08/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0011/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0008/18/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,050.0008/18/2004
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena27,600.0008/14/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0006/03/2004
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers12,075.0006/02/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers414.0006/02/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0005/05/2004
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries4,140.0004/02/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/07/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions794.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/07/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,818.0011/07/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0006/02/2003
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,236.0005/27/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions121.0005/05/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0003/20/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0003/20/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0001/08/2003
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries6,900.0001/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0011/21/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0011/06/2002
MS-60NONEStack's4,830.0009/10/2002
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,093.0006/02/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,680.0001/09/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions155.0010/06/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries4,830.0010/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0006/02/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions862.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,897.0002/16/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0002/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0011/16/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0011/16/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena8,625.0010/26/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions380.0008/05/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries4,140.0006/05/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0006/01/2000
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions201.0005/06/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions414.0005/04/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2000
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/08/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/01/1998
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/09/1998
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0001/09/1998
MS-65+PCGSDavid Akers3,575.0010/01/1997
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,980.0009/01/1996
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,980.0005/20/1996
MS-65+PCIBowers & Merena1,485.0005/01/1995
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,970.0002/01/1995

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