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1926-S 1c RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS62 $585.00
MS63 $960.00
MS64 $1,380.00
MS65 $10,000.00
MS66 $30,000.00
MS62 CAC $702.00
MS63 CAC $1,150.00
MS64 CAC $1,650.00
MS65 CAC $14,400.00
MS66 CAC $36,000.00

Apr Data

251 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1C 1926-S PCGS MS65RB 65 Legend 7,344 05/16/2019
    1926-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 5,520 05/23/2019
    1926-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 5,040 05/23/2019
    1926-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (170/252). NGC Census: (72/144). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for problem-free 63 HA 552 06/11/2019
    1926-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. 65 HA 3,240 07/12/2019
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (223/18). NGC Census: (111/32). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-f 64 HA 1,860 09/08/2019
    1926-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (74/145). PCGS Population: (169/242). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N 63 HA 552 12/03/2019
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (223/19). NGC Census: (113/32). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N 64 HA 1,020 01/12/2020
    1926-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (172/245 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (72/143 and 1/0+). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid 63 HA 720 01/14/2020
    1926-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (165/238). NGC Census: (72/143). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63 63 HA 780 03/10/2020
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (217/20). NGC Census: (111/32). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 780 03/17/2020
    1926-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 1,680 03/19/2020
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (218/20). NGC Census: (111/32). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 930 03/24/2020
    1926-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (72/143). PCGS Population: (165/238). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. 63 HA 600 04/07/2020
    1926-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (165/239). NGC Census: (72/143). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63 63 HA 720 06/16/2020
    1926-S 1c PCGS MS64+ RB 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,600 06/29/2020
    1926-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 960 08/10/2020
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (112/33). PCGS Population: (219/20). CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 840 09/29/2020
    1926-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 2,880 11/12/2020
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (218/20). NGC Census: (112/33). CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 840 01/19/2021
    1926-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (165/233). NGC Census: (73/145). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63 63 HA 1,200 04/06/2021
    1C 1926-S PCGS MS65 RB CAC 65 Legend 9,400 04/21/2021
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (208/18). NGC Census: (113/33). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 1,080 06/08/2021
    1926-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 4,800 06/10/2021
    1926-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 11,100 07/14/2021
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (208/18). NGC Census: (114/33). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 870 08/31/2021
    1926-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 5,760 11/22/2021
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (209/18 and 3/1+). NGC Census: (112/33 and 0/0+). CDN: $870 Whsle. 64 HA 1,800 01/16/2022
    1926-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (168/232). NGC Census: (75/142). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63 63 HA 960 06/06/2022
    1926-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/405). NGC Census: (30/218). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. 62 HA 456 07/12/2022
    1926-S 1c PCGS MS63 RB 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 802 07/25/2022
    1926-S 1c PCGS MS62 RB 62 David Lawrence Rare Coins 491 08/08/2022
    1926-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. There are virtually no 1926-S cents with full Red color, making this Gem Red and Brown co 65 HA 4,080 09/06/2022
    1926-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 14,400 12/15/2022
    1926-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. 65 HA 4,200 12/15/2022
    1926-S Lincoln Cent. MS-63 RB (NGC). 63 Stacks Bowers 900 03/28/2023
    1926-S Lincoln Cent. MS-63 RB (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 660 03/28/2023
    1926-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (170/251). NGC Census: (77/141). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63 63 HA 720 04/17/2023
    1926-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Luminous deep-violet shades overlay brick red fields and devices on this spectacular Gem 65 HA 4,800 04/30/2023
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (231/20). NGC Census: (109/32). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6 64 HA 1,620 04/30/2023
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (231/20). NGC Census: (109/32). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6 64 HA 900 04/30/2023
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (236/21 and 3/1+). NGC Census: (109/33 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bi 64 HA 1,620 05/16/2023
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (111/33). PCGS Population: (241/22). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64 64 HA 1,110 06/13/2023
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (115/33). PCGS Population: (237/22). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64 64 HA 990 08/08/2023
    1926-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 9,000 11/06/2023
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (240/24). NGC Census: (117/34). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6 64 HA 1,080 01/29/2024
    1926-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. 65 HA 6,300 05/09/2024
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (232/24 and 3/1+). NGC Census: (116/35 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bi 64 HA 1,440 07/29/2024
    1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 4,550,000. 64 HA 960 08/06/2024
    1926-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. 65 HA 3,120 12/13/2024
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 2574
      Coin Date: 1926-S
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
      Mintage: 4,550,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Lincoln, Wheat reverse (Bronze)
      Coinage Years: 1909-1958
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      Diameter: 19
      Weight (Grams): 3.11
      Designer: Victor D. Brenner
      Edge: Plain
      Obverse Description: Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
      Reverse Description: Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
      General Notes: Ask a panel of coin collectors what the rarest regular-issue, non-variety Lincoln cent is, and assuredly many, perhaps even most, would spit out a reference to the 1909-S VDB. But ask a group of veteran Lincoln cent collectors what the rarest Lincoln penny is, and one will probably hear at least a few collectors reply with a word or two about the 1926-S Lincoln cent. The 1926-S Lincoln cent has long been one of the toughest coins to find in top Mint State grades, especially with a strong strike and clean surfaces. <BR><BR> The 1926-S Lincoln cent is not a rare bird in the circulated grades. Pricey' Yes, even in worn grades, the 1926-S penny runs a bit higher grade for grade in terms of price than many of its S-mint contemporaries. Yet, even in Red-Brown grades this coin is extremely tough at any uncirculated level. It pays to buy a choice specimen whenever possible, avoiding weakly struck examples.
      PCGS #: 2574
      NGC ID: 22CL
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