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 | Lincoln Cent Proofs 2006 2007 2008 2016 | 100.00% | 69.47 | 70.19 | 70.19 | ||
| 2 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cent Proof Collection 2017 2018 2019 | 100.00% | 69.36 | 69.99 | 69.99 | ||
| 3 | Wright 2014 2015 | 100.00% | 69.07 | R 69.57 | 69.57 | ||
| 4 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cents Proof (1909-Present) | 100.00% | 68.77 | 69.08 | 69.08 | ||
| 5 | The Thomas Irwin Collection HOF 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 | 95.24% | 69.40 | R 70.13 | 68.32 |
Current Finest
| Rank | Set Name | % Complete | GPA Weighted | GPA with Top Pop Bonuses |
Set Rating | User | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Cent Proofs 2006 2007 2008 2016 | 100.00% | 69.47 | 70.19 | 70.19 | ||
| 2 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cent Proof Collection 2017 2018 2019 | 100.00% | 69.36 | 69.99 | 69.99 | ||
| 3 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cents Proof (1909-Present) | 100.00% | 68.77 | 69.08 | 69.08 | ||
| 4 | Water Sport's Pedigree Collection | 100.00% | 67.15 | 67.40 | 67.40 | ||
| 5 | AU_Hobby-Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Proof (1909-Present) | 97.73% | 67.17 | 67.43 | 66.58 | ||
| 6 | The Ehreth Collection | 96.59% | 68.72 | 69.09 | 63.87 | ||
| 7 | lostmountainman | 98.86% | 67.36 | 67.64 | 63.39 | ||
| 8 | William E. Corum | 95.45% | 68.25 | 68.53 | 62.93 | ||
| 9 | RB proof | 96.59% | 67.73 | 67.98 | 62.85 | ||
| 10 | Brown'sFamily | 96.59% | 66.76 | 67.02 | 61.96 | ||
| 11 | johnnylaw | 95.45% | 66.96 | 67.03 | 61.55 | ||
| 12 | Robec's "Kaleidoscope of Color" Proof Lincolns | 95.45% | 66.85 | 66.93 | 61.46 | ||
| 13 | musky513 | 93.18% | 66.77 | 66.80 | 60.49 | ||
| 14 | Maplerock Farm Collection | 97.73% | 67.87 | 68.18 | 60.46 | ||
| 15 | Pennies from Heaven | 90.91% | 66.94 | 67.08 | 59.91 | ||
| 16 | drbob999 | 77.27% | 67.94 | 68.20 | 44.18 | ||
| 17 | TMKRunner Lincoln Proof 09+ | 88.64% | 68.49 | 68.86 | 43.74 | ||
| 18 | O’Brien/Hutton Collection | 89.77% | 68.08 | 68.38 | 41.72 | ||
| 19 | Zaniewski Lincoln Proofs | 87.50% | 68.58 | 69.03 | 41.68 | ||
| 20 | Extreme Hoarders: Buried Alive UPDATED | 89.77% | 67.92 | 67.95 | 41.45 |