1926 One Cent MS BN Values

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1926 One Cent MS BN Values

Details

1926 Lincoln cents are very common in all grades and color designations up through MS66, though becomes rare in MS67 and higher grades. There are many conditional rarities like this Philadelphia issue in the Lincoln cent series, which means collectors and dealers need to pay close attention not so much to mintage numbers (which are high for most Lincoln cents, including this one) and be more attuned to the current population figures ' many times surprisingly lower than a given issue's production figure may suggest.

Obverse: 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: Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.

Basic Information

GSID:

1772

Coin Date:

1926

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

157,088,000

Coinage Type:

Lincoln Cent

Coinage Years:

1909-1958

Composition:

95% copper; 5% zinc & tin

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

3.11 gr

Weight:

0.11 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

19 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Obverse Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1926

Obverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Reverse Lettering:

E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

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