2026-D Semiquincentennial 1776-2026
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | NIFC (Not Intended for Circulation) |
| Mintage | Semiquincentennial issue; mintage not yet finalized |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-Plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Lyndall Bass |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-872 |
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The 2026-D Semiquincentennial Lincoln Shield cent is the Denver Mint's contribution to the 250th anniversary of American independence. The "D" mintmark and the dual date 1776-2026 together identify the coin as both a Denver product and a Semiquincentennial commemorative. Denver's participation in the anniversary coinage program reflects the facility's importance to U.S. coin production over its 120-year history.
The Semiquincentennial provided the Mint an opportunity to produce commemorative versions of circulating denominations, a tradition that dates to the 1976 bicentennial quarter, half dollar, and dollar. The 2026 cent marks the first time a Lincoln cent has carried a dual date since the bicentennial era. The coin was issued as a not-intended-for-circulation piece, produced to collector standards and sold through Mint programs rather than distributed into everyday commerce. Collectors pursuing a complete set of 2026 Semiquincentennial coins across all denominations include the Denver cent alongside the Philadelphia and San Francisco versions.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | — | — |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | — | — |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | — | — |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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