Coverage dated September 14, 2026

Lincoln penny breaks record, selling for $195,200

Headline from The Oregonian

“More than a century after the Mint produced it, exceptional preservation transformed an unpopular Proof issue into a six-figure condition rarity.”

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    Lincoln penny breaks record, selling for $195,200 (opens The Oregonian)

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    “More than a century after the Mint produced it, exceptional preservation transformed an unpopular Proof issue into a six-figure condition rarity.”

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