1916 Penny (No Mintmark)

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  1. Seth M

    Seth M New Member

    image.jpg image.jpg Hi I have a 1916 penny with no mintmark. Wondering what it’s worth
     
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  3. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    Well... That isn't a 1916. The Memorial reverse started in 1959. If it were a 1916 the reverse would have wheat ears. It appears your cent spent some time in the road. The date has been altered while it was being run over.
     
  4. MasterSamurai

    MasterSamurai Compulsive Change Sifter

    I can see a little piece of metal jutting out of the top of the 1, which is a 7 that's been run over. As @Randy Abercrombie pointed out, the memorial reverse is impossible for 1916, it must be 1976!

    The lack of a mint mark also doesn't add any value to the coin--it means that it was minted in Philadelphia. The only time a P mint mark was added to a Lincoln cent was in 2017 to commemorate the Philadelphia mint's 225th anniversary.

    The condition is rough, lots of nicks.

    Worth 1 cent.
     
    Last edited: Jan 3, 2019
  5. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Damaged 1976.. Worth 1 Cent
     
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  6. Amos 811

    Amos 811 DisMember

    worth 1.77 cents!
     
  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It's a damaged 1976 Lincoln Cent. A 1916 would have wheat ears on the reverse, not the Lincoln Memorial.

    Welcome to CT.
     
  8. Bambam8778

    Bambam8778 Well-Known Member

    Those gnaw marks though! :nailbiting:
     
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