As of May, 2024, a 1926-D Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $150.00 and $35,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $38,400.00 in the 03/31/2021 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 28,020,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1926-D Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-66+35,000.00
MS-6616,500.00
MS-65+5,000.00
MS-653,000.00
MS-64+1,050.00
MS-64825.00
MS-63+500.00
MS-63450.00
MS-62+300.00
MS-62260.00
MS-61190.00
MS-60150.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State150.0035,000.005,268.75

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1926 Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1926 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0014.0018.0090.00
1926-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0082.0085.00725.00
1926-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)8.00190.00235.002,400.00
1926 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A22.003,500.00
1926-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A90.002,650.00
1926-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A410.0014,000.00
1926-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A550.00120,000.00
1926 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A18.00165.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1926-D Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$863.00

Lowest Sale Price
$8,625.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,163.59

Average Sale Price
$5,400.00

Most Recent Sale Price
80

Number of Sales
$253,087.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+22,800.0038,400.0030,600.00
MS-663,450.009,600.006,525.00
MS-65+863.008,625.003,163.59
MS-65940.005,040.002,312.16
MS-64+780.00780.00780.00
MS-64230.001,725.00680.89
MS-63204.00432.00310.78
MS-62207.00345.00276.00
MS-6143.00117.0080.00
MS-601.00294.93127.31
PO-1430.00650.00540.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1926-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $38,400.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1926-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1926-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.53% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 9.18% / 6.28% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1926-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,400.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0012/18/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0008/28/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0008/10/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,750.0007/24/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0007/17/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers780.0006/17/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0005/09/2022
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,995.0004/28/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0003/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0006/20/2021
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers38,400.0003/31/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/18/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0006/07/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0004/26/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers528.0003/25/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions22,800.0001/12/2020
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,525.0012/12/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0012/11/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0008/20/2019
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,720.0008/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0006/09/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0005/29/2019
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,200.0005/29/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0003/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0012/14/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers480.0010/30/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers204.0006/27/2018
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0006/21/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0006/17/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0004/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0004/29/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0003/21/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/06/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/16/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/09/2018
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,600.0001/03/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions336.0012/12/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0007/06/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0006/21/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,700.0003/29/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5003/14/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC600.0003/06/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5002/16/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7501/04/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,290.0011/02/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0010/31/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0009/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions434.7508/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/10/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers399.5003/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0002/04/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0002/04/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0001/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5010/29/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/20/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7504/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0003/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5002/01/2015
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions305.5001/11/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC503.0005/25/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0006/05/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,821.0005/30/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections3,410.0003/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0002/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0002/07/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0002/07/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions331.0002/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0011/29/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections760.0009/16/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,966.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0007/12/2012
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers294.9307/01/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections220.0005/06/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections836.0005/06/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/08/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers259.0001/24/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0012/08/2011
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections3,410.0011/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0002/03/2011
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,975.0001/03/2011
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena219.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0009/21/2010
MS-65+NGCStack's1,840.0008/08/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,026.0006/02/2010
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena2,248.0005/03/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/28/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/03/2010
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions117.0001/25/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/06/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/11/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0007/01/2009
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC345.0004/13/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,175.0003/02/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0003/01/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,208.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0002/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,594.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena719.0011/01/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena690.0011/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0009/01/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,795.0006/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/13/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0002/13/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0012/04/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,545.0010/22/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena4,255.0008/04/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0007/18/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0006/05/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries518.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0010/24/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries518.0009/10/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,795.0008/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,623.0006/26/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0011/20/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/27/2005
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/29/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0005/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0003/28/2005
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities650.0003/08/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,516.0002/02/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0001/17/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0012/08/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0012/08/2004
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0010/06/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0009/22/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,910.0009/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0009/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,910.0009/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0008/18/2004
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0008/14/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0006/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0006/03/2004
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,750.0006/02/2004
PO-1PCGSStack's/ANR430.0006/01/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0005/05/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,910.0003/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0001/07/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0011/17/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0006/11/2003
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries3,450.0006/05/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions495.0006/02/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0006/02/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0001/08/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/08/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/21/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/25/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0002/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0010/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,984.0010/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/02/2001
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0005/28/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/01/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/05/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions280.0003/22/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0002/01/2001
MS-64SEGSHeritage Auctions230.0011/16/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0011/16/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,783.0008/09/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,438.0006/05/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,495.0009/19/1999
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,045.0003/05/1998
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/30/1997
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,100.0001/04/1995
MS-60NONEB. Max Mehl1.0006/01/1941