2016 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$900 MS68RD 02-04-2018 eBay
Description
A cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 2016 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent belongs to the Lincoln Shield Cents 2010 to Date series. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays a Union shield with a scroll banner reading ONE CENT, symbolizing Lincoln's preservation of the Union. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $0 depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #597079.
External References
Error Varieties(50)
2016 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-2016-01
2016 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-2016-02
2016 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-015
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-017
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-018
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-019
2016 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-020
2016 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
2016 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
2016 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
2016 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
2016 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-2016-01
CU-1C-2016-01 Cud
RCD-1c-2016-01 Retained Cud
RIDB-1c-2016-01R Retained Interior Die Break
SD-1c-2016-01 Split Die
SKH-1c-2016-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-03 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-04 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-05 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-06 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-07 Spike Head
SKH-1C-2016-08 Spike Head
SKH-1c-2016-09 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-10 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-11 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-12 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-13 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-14 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-15 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-16 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-17 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2016-18 Spiked Head
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