1916 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
$1.24 - $154
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$3,120 MS66BN 06-16-2023 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1916 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Total mintage reached 36.0 million. The design is by Victor David Brenner. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2489.
