1926 $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Indian Head $2 1/2 1908-1929

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 7950

Designer:: Bela Lyon Pratt

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 446,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $13,800 • MS66 • 07-01-2008 • Heritage Auctions

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	65,000	R-2.3	13 / 15 TIE	13 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	45,666	R-2.5	13 / 15 TIE	13 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	1,616	R-4.7	14 / 15	14 / 15

Survival Estimate
All Grades	65,000
60 or Better	45,666
65 or Better	1,616

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.3
60 or Better	R-2.5
65 or Better	R-4.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	13 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	14 / 15

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	13 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	14 / 15

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2008:3110, $12,650 - Heritage 9/2011:4257, $11,213 - Simon’s Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
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#1 MS66 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2008:3110, $12,650 - Heritage 9/2011:4257, $11,213 - Simon’s Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): The 1926 is one of the most common issues of the series and is only marginally more rare than the 1925-D. In MS-64 or less, the 1926 is not at all difficult to find. Of course, true gems are very scarce but they can be located with a little effort. Above MS-65, there is relatively little available although I have seen a few outstanding quality pieces, including several nearly perfect ones.

Most examples of this date are very frosty and lustrous with a sharp strike. Color varies, with some specimens having a pale rose gold color and others having a rich greenish gold color. The "eye appeal" of the top grade specimens of this issue is among the best, if not the absolute best, in the series.