Up for sale is this flawless 2026-S Proof Lincoln Cent, struck at the San Francisco Mint and certified in a top-grade PR70 Deep Cameo Red (PR70RD DCAM) by PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service).
Issued for the United States Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary), this key one-year Proof Cent features:
- Historic Dual-Date (1776–2026): Struck with special 1776–2026 dual-dating on the obverse above the "S" mint mark to celebrate 250 years of American Independence.
- FirstStrike Designation: Certified by PCGS to have been delivered within the initial 30 days of release from the US Mint.
- Flawless PR70RD DCAM Quality: Perfect full original red copper color with intense frosting on Lincoln's portrait set against deep, mirror-like proof fields.
Key Highlights & Slab Specifications
- Year / Mint: 2026-S (San Francisco Mint)
- Denomination: 1 Cent ($0.01 USD)
- Grading Service: PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service)
- Grade: PR70RD DCAM (Perfect Grade 70 Red Deep Cameo)
- Special Designation: FirstStrike (Flagship Flag Label)
Coin Specifications
- Mintage Finish: Proof / Deep Cameo
- Composition: Copper-Plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
- Obverse Design: Victor David Brenner's classic Lincoln portrait with 1776–2026 dual dates
- Reverse Design: Lyndall Bass's Union Shield design