1916 1C, RD (Regular Strike)

Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

PCGS MS68RD

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PCGS MS67+RD

PCGS #:: 2488

Designer:: Victor David Brenner

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 131,832,627

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Auction Record:: $36,000 • MS68RD • 01-19-2025 • Heritage Auctions

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1916 1C, BN
1916 1C, RB
1916 1C, RD

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	4,500	R-4.1	59 / 143 TIE	59 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	4,500	R-4.1	59 / 143 TIE	59 / 146 TIE
65 or Better	2,275	R-4.5	57 / 143 TIE	57 / 146 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,500
60 or Better	4,500
65 or Better	2,275

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.1
60 or Better	R-4.1
65 or Better	R-4.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	59 / 143 TIE
60 or Better	59 / 143 TIE
65 or Better	57 / 143 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	59 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	59 / 146 TIE
65 or Better	57 / 146 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2015:3156, $8,225 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:17, not sold - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 7/2017:90, $7,343.75 - “Stiel” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2015:3062, $5,405
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade
1	MS67+RD PCGS grade

#1 MS67+RD PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2015:3156, $8,225 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:17, not sold - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 7/2017:90, $7,343.75 - “Stiel” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67+RD PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2015:3062, $5,405

#1 MS67+RD PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1916-P Lincoln cent was very well struck and many survive in high uncirculated grades. The coins were struck so well, that many high end uncirculated examples have the appearance of a Proof.

The characteristics of a well preserved 1916-P Lincoln cent will usually display a sharp strike, great luster, clean fields and many times have a light granular type appearance. The edges are also usually well struck and can be almost completely square.