In 1916, the United States was in the midst of significant historical events, both

domestically and internationally.

As Jazz music resonated through the air and the economy entered a phase of growth,
a prevailing sentiment emerged in the United States, advocating for the bolstering
of military readiness in anticipation of potential involvement in World War I. As
the year approached its end, President Wilson secured re-election, yet the world
was undergoing transformation. The United States stood on the brink of entering the
Great War, a moment that would leave an indelible mark on the nation. This economic
expansion, coupled with the onset of the Great War, significantly influenced the
demand for both coins and currency.

So, the U.S. Mint minted an impressive mintage of nearly 190,300,000 1916 Lincoln
Cents, with nearly 36 million of these being produced at the Denver Mint.

Given a respectable mintage, the 1916-D is among the earliest branch-mint Lincoln
cents that are encountered with some degree of regularity.
Specimens are plentiful even in the uncirculated grades, though are quite scarce
above MS64.

This was designed by Victor David Brenner and was made of 95% Copper, and 5% Tin
and Zinc, which gives it that distinct reddish-brown color.

On the Obverse, you'll find Abraham Lincoln's portrait.

This design is iconic and has been used on the penny for many years.
you can also see the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" above Lincoln's head,
and the words "LIBERTY" and the date were to the left and right, respectively.

On the reverse, there's a simple yet classic wheat stalk design, with the E
Pluribus Unum on top, and "One Cent" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the center.
Nothing too fancy, but it's got that old-time charm.

Finding this 1916-D Penny in a pocket change nowadays is quite unlikely.

The 1916-D Lincoln cent is a valuable coin, and most of them have been out of
circulation for many years due to their age and collectible value.

If you're eager to get your hands on one of these, you might have some luck in the
collector's world.
Try checking out coin shows, antique shops, or even online auctions.
Just be sure to buy from reputable sources.

But if fortune smiles upon you, and you stumble upon one in your pocket change or
tucked away in your bankroll, brace yourself!
These little treasures can fetch prices reaching into the five-figure realm."

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The price can vary widely depending on the coin's condition.
Circulated ones are relatively affordable, but if you're after a shiny, pristine
piece, you might have to fork out a bit more.
Top-notch, certified specimens can even go for thousands of dollars!
Like this PCGS Graded MS 66 Brown, sold for $3,120 by Stack's Bowers, and this PCGS
graded MS 67 Red, sold for $58,750 by Heritage Auctions

So, there you have it – the story of the 1916-D Lincoln Cent.
the 1916-D Lincoln cent is not just a coin; it's a piece of history.
So, owning one is like holding a little time capsule from that era.

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