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 2020 | 100.00% | 69.51 | 70.29 | 70.29 | ||
| 2 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cent Proof Collection 2017 2018 2019 | 100.00% | 69.37 | 70.00 | 70.00 | ||
| 3 | Wright 2014 2015 | 100.00% | 69.07 | R 69.57 | 69.57 | ||
| 4 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cents Proof (1909-Present) | 100.00% | 68.84 | 69.13 | 69.13 | ||
| 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 | Lincoln Cent Proofs 2006 2007 2008 2016 2020 | 100.00% | 69.51 | 70.29 | 70.29 | ||
| 2 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cent Proof Collection 2017 2018 2019 | 100.00% | 69.37 | 70.00 | 70.00 | ||
| 3 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cents Proof (1909-Present) | 100.00% | 68.84 | 69.13 | 69.13 | ||
| 4 | AU_Hobby-Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Proof (1909-Present) | 100.00% | 67.23 | 67.50 | 67.50 | ||
| 5 | Water Sport's Pedigree Collection | 100.00% | 67.19 | 67.45 | 67.45 | ||
| 6 | William E. Corum | 97.75% | 68.35 | 68.64 | 63.92 | ||
| 7 | The Ehreth Collection | 95.51% | 68.72 | 69.08 | 63.47 | ||
| 8 | lostmountainman | 98.88% | 67.41 | 67.69 | 63.46 | ||
| 9 | RB proof | 97.75% | 67.76 | 68.01 | 63.34 | ||
| 10 | deiceman | 98.88% | 66.74 | 66.87 | 62.69 | ||
| 11 | Brown'sFamily | 95.51% | 66.76 | 67.01 | 61.57 | ||
| 12 | johnnylaw | 94.38% | 66.96 | 67.02 | 61.16 | ||
| 13 | Robec's "Kaleidoscope of Color" Proof Lincolns | 94.38% | 66.88 | 66.97 | 61.11 | ||
| 14 | Maplerock Farm Collection | 97.75% | 67.89 | 68.20 | 60.53 | ||
| 15 | Pennies from Heaven | 89.89% | 66.94 | 67.08 | 59.54 | ||
| 16 | themetallurgist - Toned Lincolns | 92.13% | 66.67 | 66.72 | 51.29 | ||
| 17 | drbob999 | 76.40% | 67.94 | 68.19 | 43.90 | ||
| 18 | O’Brien/Hutton Collection | 89.89% | 67.88 | 68.15 | 43.87 | ||
| 19 | TMKRunner Lincoln Proof 09+ | 86.52% | 68.47 | 68.83 | 43.02 | ||
| 20 | Zaniewski Lincoln Proofs | 86.52% | 68.58 | 69.02 | 41.41 |