Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Matte Proof (1909-1916)

Number of
Required Items
9
Current Finest
Possible Set Rating
71.133

In the early years the proof Lincoln cents were struck with a matte surface (1909-1916) that many collectors didn’t care for. Today, of course, these little rarities are eagerly sought for their unusual texture, historical significance, and aesthetic appeal.

Notes: This set has bonuses. Please see the Set Composition for a listing.

All-Time Finest (All Eras)

Rank Set Name % Complete % RD GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses
Set Rating User
1 RedCopper Hall of Fame Award Winner Platinum Award Winner ×10 (2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) Gold Award Winner ×6 (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008) 2002 Best of the Registry 100.00% 100.00% 69.50 R 70.43 70.43
2 Jeremy Bolt - 1st Love, Matt Proof 2025 Best of the Registry 100.00% 100.00% 69.23 R 70.03 70.03
3 The Thomas Irwin Collection Hall of Fame Award Winner Gold Award Winner ×4 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013) 2012 Best of the Registry 100.00% 100.00% 69.37 R 69.83 69.83
4 Brenner's Masterpieces Best of the Registry ×2 (2023, 2024) 100.00% 100.00% 69.33 69.73 69.73
5 Wright Best of the Registry ×2 (2014, 2015) 100.00% 100.00% 68.73 R 69.20 69.20

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Current Finest

Rank Set Name % Complete % RD GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses
Set Rating User
1 Brenner's Masterpieces Best of the Registry ×2 (2023, 2024) 100.00% 100.00% 69.33 69.73 69.73
2 Angels' Assemblage 100.00% 33.33% 68.03 68.03 68.03
3 Steve Terranova 100.00% 100.00% 67.97 67.97 67.97
4 The Withers Collection 100.00% 0.00% 67.63 67.63 67.63
5 William E. Corum 100.00% 66.67% 67.47 67.47 67.47
6 chiro16 100.00% 33.33% 67.20 67.20 67.20
7 Matt's Mattes 100.00% 0.00% 67.10 67.10 67.10
8 Dr. Bob memorial set 100.00% 11.11% 66.73 66.73 66.73
9 ErasmusHall 100.00% 0.00% 66.53 66.53 66.53
10 La Jolla Collection 100.00% 44.44% 66.20 66.20 66.20
11 Eads 100.00% 55.56% 66.13 66.13 66.13
11 LE - Lincoln Matte Proof 100.00% 22.22% 66.13 66.13 66.13
LE
13 Veronica Lincoln Cent Matte Proofs 100.00% 22.22% 65.73 65.73 65.73
14 The Trottier Collection 100.00% 0.00% 65.33 65.33 65.33
15 Brad 100.00% 0.00% 65.00 65.00 65.00
16 billk 100.00% 0.00% 64.93 64.93 64.93
17 Water Sports Collection 100.00% 0.00% 64.60 64.60 64.60
18 chugum 100.00% 0.00% 64.33 64.33 64.33
19 matte proof Lincolns 1909-1916 88.89% 37.50% 65.93 65.93 61.53
20 Commonwealth Collection 66.67% 83.33% 66.92 66.92 53.53

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