Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Proof (1909-Present)
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This is a great set to collect, not only because of the challenging rarity of the early dates, but because of the interesting array of finishes. From the Matte Proofs of 1909-1916 to the Satin Proofs of 1936, the Brilliant Proofs of 1936-1964, the Cameo Proofs of 1968 to date, and the recent Reverse Proofs, this set offers a nearly complete collection of the various finishes employed by our Mint on Proof coins. The fact that Proof coins were made especially for collectors (who had to pay a premium to get the coins in the first place), means that most remain in excellent condition. The toughest coins will be the 1909-VDB and the 1916, but the rest of the dates, especially the dates after 1958, should be fairly easy to obtain.
Notes: This set has bonuses. Please see the Set Composition for a listing.
All-Time Finest (All Eras)
| Rank | Set Name | % Complete | GPA Weighted | GPA with Top Pop Bonuses |
Set Rating | User | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Copper Collection 2006 2007 2008 2016 2020 2021 2022 | 100.00% | 69.56 | R 70.40 | 70.40 | ||
| 2 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cent Proof Collection 2017 2018 2019 | 100.00% | 69.39 | 70.01 | 70.01 | ||
| 3 | Wright 2014 2015 | 100.00% | 69.07 | R 69.57 | 69.57 | ||
| 4 | William E. Corum | 100.00% | 68.44 | 68.72 | 68.72 | ||
| 5 | The Thomas Irwin Collection HOF 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 | 95.24% | 69.42 | R 70.15 | 68.34 |
Current Finest
| Rank | Set Name | % Complete | GPA Weighted | GPA with Top Pop Bonuses |
Set Rating | User | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cent Proof Collection 2017 2018 2019 | 100.00% | 69.39 | 70.01 | 70.01 | ||
| 2 | William E. Corum | 100.00% | 68.44 | 68.72 | 68.72 | ||
| 3 | Andy Hansen | 100.00% | 67.90 | 68.25 | 68.25 | ||
| 4 | Water Sport's Pedigree Collection | 100.00% | 67.26 | 67.52 | 67.52 | ||
| 5 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cents Proof (1909-Present) | 97.83% | 68.94 | 69.24 | 66.27 | ||
| 6 | The Ehreth Collection | 98.91% | 68.77 | 69.14 | 64.90 | ||
| 7 | lostmountainman | 98.91% | 67.62 | 67.92 | 63.75 | ||
| 8 | RB proof | 93.48% | 67.74 | 67.99 | 61.73 | ||
| 9 | Robec's "Kaleidoscope of Color" Proof Lincolns | 95.65% | 66.98 | 67.07 | 61.72 | ||
| 10 | deiceman | 95.65% | 66.75 | 66.89 | 61.56 | ||
| 11 | johnnylaw | 91.30% | 66.96 | 67.01 | 60.02 | ||
| 12 | Brown'sFamily | 91.30% | 66.74 | 66.98 | 59.99 | ||
| 13 | Pennies from Heaven | 86.96% | 66.94 | 67.08 | 58.44 | ||
| 14 | themetallurgist - Toned Lincolns | 90.22% | 66.73 | 66.79 | 53.27 | ||
| 15 | kirkweaver | 94.57% | 67.98 | 68.31 | 53.23 | ||
| 16 | 5thwhl | 91.30% | 67.78 | 68.12 | 45.13 | ||
| 17 | drbob999 | 73.91% | 67.94 | 68.17 | 43.08 | ||
| 18 | TMKRunner Lincoln Proof 09+ | 83.70% | 68.47 | 68.81 | 42.21 | ||
| 19 | Zaniewski Lincoln Proofs | 83.70% | 68.58 | 69.00 | 40.64 | ||
| 20 | The Oregon Trail Collection, Tony's Lincolns | 83.70% | 68.56 | 69.00 | 40.21 |