1926-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 5,638,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James Earle Fraser |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1301 |
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Denver struck 5,638,000 Buffalo nickels in 1926, establishing the 1926-D as a semi-key in the series. The coin is noticeably scarcer than the Philadelphia issue and commands meaningful premiums in all grades. Strike characteristics for 1926-D nickels are often weak, with soft obverse detail and incomplete bison hair definition on the reverse typical of Denver production in the mid-1920s.
Well-struck 1926-D examples are prized and command premiums over typical strike specimens at the same technical grade. Finding a sharp MS64 or better 1926-D requires patient searching and willingness to examine multiple candidates. Full-strike Gem examples are genuinely scarce and command four-figure prices at major auctions.
PCGS survival estimates place the 1926-D population at moderate levels, with most examples in circulated grades and thinner populations in Mint State. The coin is typically grouped with the 1924-D and 1925-D in collector discussions of mid-1920s Denver Buffalo nickels. For collectors building complete sets, the 1926-D is a required acquisition that needs budget planning and careful selection.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $12.50 | $14.50 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $17 | $19.50 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $33 | $38 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $73 | $84 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $146 | $169 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $265 | $305 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $325 | $375 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $645 | $680 |
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