Rare U.S. Mint Error Coin, a “26-Cent Coin,” Fetches Nearly $17,000
A rare U.S. Mint error coin, described as a "26-cent coin" due to a Lincoln cent being struck on a regular quarter, has reportedly sold for nearly $17,000.
Portland, OR, September 21, 2026 — A unique U.S. Mint error coin, colloquially referred to as a “26-cent coin,” has reportedly commanded a price of nearly $17,000 at sale. This rare error coin is characterized by a Lincoln cent being struck on a planchet intended for a regular U.S. quarter.
The specific details surrounding the sale, including the date, auction house, or private transaction venue, were not immediately available. Similarly, information regarding the mint facility where the error occurred, the year of minting, or the specific condition and grading of the coin were not provided in the reports.
Mint errors occur when a coin is struck under unusual circumstances, leading to deviations from the standard design or composition. In this instance, the error involves the incorrect metal planchet being used for the striking process, resulting in a cent’s design being imprinted onto a quarter’s metal base. This combination creates a coin with the denomination of a quarter but featuring the imagery typically found on a Lincoln cent.
Coins with significant mint errors can attract considerable interest from collectors and numismatists, often fetching prices far above their face value. The reported sale price of nearly $17,000 highlights the potential market value for such anomalies in coin production. However, further details concerning the provenance and exact circumstances of this particular sale were not disclosed.
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