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2026-S Semiquincentennial Proof Lincoln Penny 1 Cent PCGS PF 69 FS (250th Ann.)
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2026-S Semiquincentennial Proof Lincoln Penny 1 Cent PCGS PF 69 FS (250th Ann.)
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the 2026-S Semiquincentennial Proof Lincoln Penny 1 Cent PCGS PF 69 FS (250th Ann.). Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this special collectible penny comes from the 2026 United States Mint Semiquincentennial Proof Set and features a Proof finish. PCGS certified this example PF 69 and awarded it the First Strike (FS) designation, offering collectors a near-perfect example from a milestone year in American coinage.
The Lincoln cent debuted in 1909, marking the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Designed by Victor David Brenner, it was the first regular-issue U.S. coin to feature a historical American figure.
The original Wheat reverse remained through 1958, followed by the Lincoln Memorial design in 1959 and several later reverse changes. Since 2010, the reverse has featured the Union Shield, symbolizing Lincoln's preservation of the United States as a single nation.
The 2026 issue represents another important chapter in that long history. The U.S. Mint struck its final cents for general circulation in 2025, ending more than 230 years of continuous circulating penny production. However, the penny continues as a numismatic collectible, including in 2026 annual Mint products such as the Semiquincentennial Proof Set.
Specifications:
- Graded as PF 69 First Strike by PCGS
- Weight of 2.5 grams
- Composition: 2.5% Copper, balance Zinc
- Denomination: $0.01
- Struck by the US Mint at the San Francisco facility
- Arrives in an official PCGS holder
- Obverse: Features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln along with the dual date.
- Reverse: Displays the US shield along with the denomination.
Why Own This 2026-S Lincoln Penny?
- 250th Anniversary Year: Issued for America's Semiquincentennial.
- Numismatic Penny: Produced after circulating cent production ended.
- San Francisco Issue: Bears the S mintmark.
- Historic Series: Continues the Lincoln cent tradition begun in 1909.
The 2026-S Semiquincentennial Proof Lincoln Penny PCGS PF 69 FS represents an unusual intersection of two important moments: the United States' 250th anniversary and a new era in which the Lincoln penny continues as a collectible rather than a coin produced for everyday circulation. Its Proof Set origin, near-perfect PCGS grade, and First Strike designation give this familiar American denomination a distinctly collectible character.
Secure the 2026-S Semiquincentennial Proof Lincoln Penny 1 Cent PCGS PF 69 FS (250th Ann.) at Bullion Exchanges for your Lincoln cent, Semiquincentennial, or U.S. coin collection.
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