1926-S 25C MS(PCGS#5758)

1926-S 25C MS (PCGS#5758)

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Lot Description: As with the 1926-D issue, this San Francisco version suffers from the same notoriously soft striking characteristics. Gems are rare enough, but when the desire is for a Full Head example the numbers tail off to virtually impossible to find a 1926-S so endowed. Stunning white luster throughout with an abundant amount of golden-russet and deep sea-blue accents around the edge amount to a hint of the generations that have passed since this coin was struck. The level of preservation is astounding, with undiminished luster or surfaces that are as mark free as a collector could hope to find. Although not designated as Full Head by PCGS, near full detail is showing on that important focal point. A coin of exceptional quality in every regard that is certain to enhance the most advanced collection.<p><p>The year 1926 saw the launch of the first liquid fueled rocket by Robert Goddard. Considering that scarcely a generation had passed since the invention of the automobile and the first engine powered flight by an airplane, things were certainly moving right along. The 20th century saw a great continuation of the marvelous scientific achievements of the 19th century, and people living in this period bore witness to staggering growth peppered with various wars and political upheaval. These were indeed interesting times.