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Rare "26-cent coin" fetches nearly $17,000

A Lincoln cent was mistakenly struck on a regular quarter, producing the rare “26-cent coin” in exceptional condition.

Published Sep 21, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A U.S. Mint error — a Lincoln cent struck on a regular quarter — created what collectors call the “26-cent coin.”