1926 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1926

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Mintage

4,550,000

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19.05mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$12 - $612

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $21,275
Sold: 1 October 2000
Grade: MS65
Auction house: Superior Galleries

Description

A cent from the San Francisco Mint, the 1926 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent belongs to the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 4,550,000 cents dated 1926. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $12 to $612 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2573.