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% | 69.62 | R 70.38 | 70.38 | ||
| 2 | Jeremy Bolt - Proof Perfection | 98.96% | 69.66 | 70.54 | 70.12 | ||
| 3 | D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Proof (1909-Present) 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 | 100.00% | 69.41 | R 69.89 | 69.89 | ||
| 4 | Wright 2014 2015 | 100.00% | 69.07 | R 69.57 | 69.57 | ||
| 5 | William E. Corum | 100.00% | 68.52 | 68.82 | 68.82 |
Current Finest
| Rank | Set Name | % Complete | GPA Weighted | GPA with Top Pop Bonuses |
Set Rating | User | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremy Bolt - Proof Perfection | 98.96% | 69.66 | 70.54 | 70.12 | ||
| 2 | William E. Corum | 100.00% | 68.52 | 68.82 | 68.82 | ||
| 3 | Water Sport's Collection | 100.00% | 67.32 | 67.60 | 67.60 | ||
| 4 | Kirk Weaver | 98.96% | 67.61 | 67.90 | 63.84 | ||
| 5 | The Ehreth Collection | 95.83% | 68.79 | 69.17 | 63.78 | ||
| 6 | Rutkosky Proof Lincoln Cents 1909-Present | 98.96% | 67.54 | 67.54 | 63.50 | ||
| 7 | E. L. Zimmerman Lincoln Proof Basic. (1909-2025) | 98.96% | 67.19 | 67.34 | 63.31 | ||
| 8 | The LeBlanc Collection | 97.92% | 67.13 | 67.43 | 62.99 | ||
| 9 | lostmountainman | 95.83% | 67.64 | 67.95 | 62.66 | ||
| 10 | deiceman | 93.75% | 66.79 | 66.93 | 60.92 | ||
| 11 | RB proof | 89.58% | 67.74 | 67.99 | 60.25 | ||
| 12 | Robec's "Kaleidoscope of Color" Proof Lincolns | 91.67% | 66.98 | 67.07 | 60.24 | ||
| 13 | johnnylaw | 87.50% | 66.96 | 67.01 | 58.58 | ||
| 14 | Pennies from Heaven | 83.33% | 66.94 | 67.08 | 57.04 | ||
| 15 | randyv | 93.75% | 66.92 | 66.92 | 52.89 | ||
| 16 | The J Hulburt Collection | 93.75% | 67.03 | 67.28 | 52.38 | ||
| 17 | drbob999 | 91.67% | 68.28 | 68.65 | 50.56 | ||
| 18 | dk1313 | 91.67% | 68.27 | 68.64 | 46.04 | ||
| 19 | Zaniewski Lincoln Proofs | 89.58% | 68.70 | 69.17 | 43.49 | ||
| 20 | TMKRunner Lincoln Proof 09+ | 83.33% | 68.51 | 68.87 | 42.48 |