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Value of a 1916-S San Francisco Lincoln Wheat Penny
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Average Condition: Approximately $2.76.
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Uncirculated (MS+) Condition: Ranges from $142 to $246 or more.
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Heavily Worn Specimens: Can be worth around $2 to $10.
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Premium Specimens: With original red surfaces, values can exceed $550.
Numbers Minted
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Philadelphia Mint (No Mintmark): Approximately 131,833,677 coins were minted. In circulated condition, they are worth between $0.25 and $16.50, while uncirculated coins can fetch up to $125. Mint state coins can be valued from $20 to $50.
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Denver Mint (D Mintmark): About 35,956,000 coins were minted. In circulated condition, they are worth around $0.80 to $65, while uncirculated coins can be valued from $115 to $144.
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San Francisco Mint (S Mintmark): Approximately 22,510,000 coins were minted. In circulated condition, they are worth about $2.05 to $35, while uncirculated coins can be valued from $134 to $233.
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Proof Coins: These are rare and can range in value from $400 to $9,000 depending on their condition.
Common Errors
Common Errors in 1916 Pennies
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Off-Center Errors:
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These occur when the coin is not struck perfectly centered, resulting in a portion of the design being cut off.
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Values can range from $10 to $200, depending on the degree of off-centering. For example, a penny that is 50% off-center can be worth significantly more.
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Repunched Mintmark Errors:
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This error happens when the mintmark is stamped multiple times, creating a visible double impression.
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These coins typically sell for $5 to $20, depending on their condition.
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Doubled Die Errors:
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A doubled die occurs when the die used to strike the coin is misaligned, resulting in a thicker appearance of certain features, such as the motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM”.
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These coins can fetch between $25 and $55 or more, depending on the visibility of the error.
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Die Cracks and Cuds:
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Die cracks are raised lines on the coin caused by damage to the die, while die cuds are raised bumps that can appear on the rim.
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Minor die cracks may be worth $2 to $10, while major die cuds can be valued at $100 to $200 or more.
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