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Lincoln Wheat cent1926 Wheat Penny Value
When worn, every 1926 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢. The 1926-S Wheat Penny (about $110 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) is a key date.
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Every 1926 penny
Worn = typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine); MS-60 = uncirculated. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
- 1926Philadelphia · 157.1 million made7.5¢worn$43.00MS-60
- 1926-DDenver · 28 million made7.5¢worn$93.00MS-60
- 1926-SSan Francisco · 4,550,000 made$110worn$300MS-60
How to tell them apart
Mint marks
1926 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (mint mark D) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Questions
How much is a 1926 wheat penny worth?
When worn, every 1926 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢. The 1926-S Wheat Penny (about $110 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) is a key date. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1926 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1926 pennies made for circulation: the 1926-S Wheat Penny (about $110 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Valuable pennies are often faked or altered, so check the signs first. Grading costs about $30–$70, so it usually pays only for coins worth more than about $150.
Where is the mint mark on a 1926 penny?
1926 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (mint mark D) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Is a 1926 penny copper?
Yes. Regular 1926 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1926 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
What 1926 penny errors are worth money?
No major 1926 variety is listed on this page. Errors such as off-center strikes, die cracks and clipped planchets can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.