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I found a 1926 with a MM CRH'ing. Not sure if it is a 1926 S or a 1926 D. It's worn for certain. However, there is a MM. I'm having difficulty determining if it is the S or D. The 1926 S is considered the rarest of all Wheat Cents. Hence my solicitation. https://www.pcgs.com/news/1926s-lin...n-1909-S-vdbThe obverse die is a ODV-010 (Flat foot to G of GOD) 1926 Denver Mint Mark - MMS-001 1926 SF Mint Mark - MMS-002 (small) Neither the 1926 S or 1926 D has a RPM listing. Any advice? Thanks for your feedback, NYI PS: I needed both the "S" and "D" for my DANSCO album, so either way it's a good day.    "We are all flawed, some MD and some PMD." NYI |
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My tired old eyes see an "S".
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Bedrock of the Community
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Depends on one's definition of 'rarest'.
For me, the mint mark is too worn (plus circulation flattening and the hit) for me to discern. A '26 S in a little better condition can be had for $8-$12.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'll say it's an "S". Why is this the rarest of the wheat cents?
Edited by Coinfrog
07/16/2024 6:41 pm
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Did you read PCGS article.........? It explains why the 1926 S is the rarest of all Lincoln Cents and does it far better than I can.
"We are all flawed, some MD and some PMD." NYI Edited by NY Islander
07/16/2024 7:03 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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It may be the rarest of wheat cents, but certainly not in this grade!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Rarest. I must be fortunate, I have over three dozen '26 S cents in 2x2s--ranging from G to XF. My Danscos have another four in the AU range.
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Bedrock of the Community
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You must be set for life!
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Quote:
And there are few regular-issue Lincoln Cents that come anywhere close to the elusiveness of the 1926-S at the Gem level of MS65RD. This one is not quite MS65RD. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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I didn't know you were rich ijn! very nice...
As for the Op's coin - I'm uncertain of the MM due to extreme wear and that circulation hit.
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Now I know why the 1926 S is so hard to find... ijn has them all.
"We are all flawed, some MD and some PMD." NYI |
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Can't tell if it's an S or D. Just too worn to tell. Still a nice find though.  Errers and Varietys.
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Thanks E&V. Appreciate the feedback.
"We are all flawed, some MD and some PMD." NYI |
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Nice photos, NY.
I just checked my "from circulation" Whitman album, and I have the '26 but not the D or S. Rough as yours is, I'd still put it in my album and upgrade in the unlikely event that I were to ever get another.
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Just to be clear for the newbies: rarest but in MS65red and above. NY Islander, Try taking a more in focus pic in black & white, maybe the mint mark will show better. I cannot tell if it is a S or D. John1  |
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I can't say for sure if D or S
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Posted 07/16/2024 6:28 pm
