Archie #16 (1945) — Comic Book Value
ArchieWhat Archie #16 (1945) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Archie #16 (1945) value — Ungraded $218 · Grade 6.0 $220 · Grade 8.0 $1,035. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want to own Archie #16, the Sauvage version at $3 is the cheapest entry point. The Standard ($138) represents the typical, high-grade copy, while Trippe ($2) and the $4 Standard variation offer minimal differences in collectible value. Save your money for the Sauvage unless you are specifically seeking the premium presentation or scarcity of the higher-priced Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Archie
- Publisher
- Archie
- Issue
- #16
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1945
Archie #16 (1945) comic value
An ungraded copy of Archie #16 (1945) averages around $218. A CGC 6.0 runs about $220, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1035.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $218 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $220 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,035 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $26 / $165 / $840 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 5, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $26.00–$840.00 (median $165.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Archie #16?
- The ungraded version of Archie #16 (1945) is currently listed with a value of $137.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $1035, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $137.
- Is there a price difference between a Grade 6.0 and a Grade 8.0?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 is valued at $220, while the Grade 8.0 sells for $1035.