1916-S Wheat Penny

The 1916-S Wheat Penny had a total mintage of just over 22.5 million coins struck at the San Francisco Mint. The 1916-S Wheat Penny had a much higher mintage than the previous year, but is still a valuable coin that commands a higher price than some of the others in the series. This special coin can be found in browns, red and brown variations, and Full Reds that bring the price into the tens of thousands.

History of the 1916-S Wheat Penny

The 1916-S Wheat Penny is a valuable coin, and appears somewhat less scarce than the 1915-S Wheat Penny. When searching for your ideal 1916-S Wheat Penny it is best to cherrypick to ensure you find one with a sharp strike and overall appealing surfaces that will add beauty and value to your collection. The Wheat Penny was designed by Victor David Brenner. President Theodore Roosevelt wanted to prepare new coin designs that had more artistic merit. He chose Brenner based on a plaque he created with Lincoln’s profile. The Wheat Penny depicts a bust and profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, with the S mint mark under the date. The reverse features two stalks of durum wheat.