1926-S Lincoln Wheat Cent
| Weight | 3.11 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Mintage | 4,550,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt Value | $0.04 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-486 |
The 1926-S Lincoln cent was produced in approximately 4.6 million coins, a notably lower figure than the Philadelphia and Denver issues. The low mintage gives the 1926-S a meaningful premium and places it among the scarcer S-mint dates of the decade. The coin is available in lower circulated grades but becomes difficult to locate in Fine and above.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $8–$9 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $10–$11.50 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $12.50–$14.50 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $16.50–$19 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $36–$42 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $60–$69 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $175–$200 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $520–$550 |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Lincoln Wheat Cents varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Lincoln Wheat Cents
- NGC Coin Explorer: Lincoln Wheat Cents
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)
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