1936 1C Satin, BN (Proof)

Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

PCGS PR66BN

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PCGS #:: 3330

Designer:: Victor David Brenner

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 5,569

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Auction Record:: $4,560 • PR66BN • 08-01-2022 • 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	275	R-6.5	5 / 18	5 / 18
60 or Better	275	R-6.5	5 / 18	5 / 18
65 or Better	75	R-8.2	4 / 18	4 / 18

Survival Estimate
All Grades	275
60 or Better	275
65 or Better	75

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.5
60 or Better	R-6.5
65 or Better	R-8.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	5 / 18
60 or Better	5 / 18
65 or Better	4 / 18

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	5 / 18
60 or Better	5 / 18
65 or Better	4 / 18

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Jaime Hernandez:

The last time the Mint had produced any proof cents was in 1916 when it struck the 1916 Matte Proof Lincoln cents. In 1936, the Mint struck Proof Coins and Sets for that year and produced the Lincoln Cent in two different finishes. The first Proof cents were struck in a Satin Finish, while the second finish was struck in a Brilliant format.

The coins could have been purchased individually or as a set directly from the U.S. Mint. The 1936 Proof Cent by itself had an issue price of 16 cents, the Proof Set had an issue price of $1.89. Collectors didn't like the Satin Coins, as they looked similar to circulation strike coins, so the Mint changed the finish from Satin to a new Brilliant finish.

The 1936 Proof Cent with a Satin Finish tends to lack strong Brilliant surfaces compared to the Brilliant Finish which has mirror like surfaces. The 1936 Satin Finish Proof cent is the scarcer of the two coins and there are probably no more than 600 coins that survive with the Satin Finish.