United States. 1 Cent (No reserve price)

A desirable 1916-S Lincoln Wheat Cent certified PCGS AU58, one of the key early San Francisco Mint issues from the highly collected Lincoln cent series. Struck during the First World War era at the historic San Francisco Mint, this scarce semi-key date carries strong demand among collectors assembling complete Lincoln Wheat Cent collections. With a relatively low mintage of just 22,510,000 pieces compared to many contemporary Philadelphia issues, the 1916-S remains an important and increasingly sought-after date in the series.

Certified About Uncirculated 58 by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), certification number 44153257, this example resides just below Mint State classification and displays exceptional remaining detail throughout Abraham Lincoln’s portrait. The AU58 grade represents a coin with nearly full mint luster and only the slightest evidence of circulation visible on the highest points of the design. Many collectors regard AU58 examples as offering outstanding value due to their strong visual similarity to lower-grade Mint State specimens.

The obverse features Victor David Brenner’s iconic portrait of President Abraham Lincoln, introduced in 1909 to commemorate the centennial of Lincoln’s birth. Original chocolate-brown copper surfaces complement the design, while the historic 1916 date and desirable San Francisco “S” mintmark enhance its numismatic significance. Early branch-mint Lincoln cents remain among the most popular classic American coin issues, with the 1916-S consistently recognized as a challenging acquisition in higher circulated grades.

Encapsulated in a secure PCGS holder, this coin benefits from professional authentication, grading accuracy, and long-term preservation. PCGS certification provides confidence for both collectors and investors seeking premium-quality examples of scarce early twentieth-century United States coinage.

An excellent addition to any Lincoln Wheat Cent collection, San Francisco Mint set, key-date cent collection, U.S. type set, or investment-grade numismatic portfolio. The 1916-S Lincoln Cent continues to attract strong collector interest due to its scarcity, historic appeal, branch-mint status, and enduring popularity within American numismatics.

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