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Canada
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I don't know about rare, I have 4 'D's (28,020,000 minted) best one XF45 and 2 'S's (4,550,000 minted) best VF30
But the 1931s only 866,000 minted and I have 1 AU50 this is a rare one.
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United States
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From Numismedia a 1926 S RED in MS62 is worth a little over $1k. The one pictured here is about $5.00
1926 S RD MS62 1,020.00
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I've got one down here. :)  |
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There are many types of rarity. Absolute Rarity Condition Rarity Eye Appeal Rarity Etc John1  |
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United States
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Rare (rarity) is also influenced by the level or degree of doneness.......
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Pillar of the Community
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978 Posts |
Extrinsic and intrinsic coin value:
Melt value - What is the base worth of the metal contained in the coin?
Historic value - Does the coin have any historic significance?
Aesthetic features - Is the design of the coin appealing and attractive, or shoddy?
Mint year - Is the coin new or old?
Grade or condition of the coin - Are there any scratches or scuffs on the coin?
Scarcity or rarity - How many other coins like it were ever made?
Comparability - How many other coins in the series have chronological desirability?
Collectability - Is it part of a coin series or a one-time mintage?
"We are all flawed, some MD and some PMD." NYI |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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So worn how can you tell?  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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At best, I can only afford a few medium rare coins...
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United States
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Quote:
At best, I can only afford a few medium rare coins...  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hondo nails it. Quote:
This one is not quite MS65RD. Islander , read the whole article. |
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United States
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With 4.5 million produced the 1926S is not the rarest Lincoln Cent. The PCGS article is referring to high grade, MS specimens. This coin's MM cannot be read, it has the same value as 1926P because of that. Illegible coins are worth only a few cents each. Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Pillar of the Community
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My first thought was a D that took a hit in the downward stem...idk?
smat
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United States
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CuJohn: I apologize, my original post was somewhat complicated, confusing and poorly written. My coin is so worn I was soliciting help in determining if it was an S or a D mint mark.
I thoroughly enjoyed the enlightening article regarding the rarity of the 1926 S MS60 and higher. I shared the article with the hope everyone else would also enjoy finding out why a mint state 60 and higher 1926 S is more rare than a 1909 S VDB in a similar grade given there were more than 4 million more 1926 S coins minted.
I hope this helps clarify my original post.
NYI
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John1: Thanks for the B&W tip. The higher contrast may help.
"We are all flawed, some MD and some PMD." NYI |
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