1959 Proof Lincoln Cent NGC PF69 RD

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1959 Proof Lincoln Cent NGC PF69 RD

Get this key dated Proof Lincoln cent in PF69!

Proof Lincoln Cent NGC PF69 RD

Certified by NGC, get this near perfect Proof Lincoln cent in PF69 Red. It is featured in the standard Brown Label.

REVERSE: Depicts the Lincoln Memorial along with the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and ONE CENT.

OBVERSE: Features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln along with the inscriptions IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, and 1959.

Proof Lincoln Cents

Proof Lincoln cents rank among the most studied coins in U.S. numismatics. Struck with extra care on polished planchets using specially prepared dies, they showcase the finest details of Victor D. Brenner’s iconic design. From early matte Proofs to brilliant mirrorlike pieces and today’s deep cameo finishes, the series offers rich history, varied mintages, and compelling opportunities for collectors. For searchers and collectors alike, the phrase Proof Lincoln cent is synonymous with craftsmanship and presentation quality.

Brilliant Proof Lincoln cents returned in 1936 and continued through 1942, then resumed in 1950. From 1950–1964, they were included in Proof Sets with rising mintages as demand grew. No Proofs were issued from 1965–1967; production resumed in 1968 at San Francisco, where virtually all modern Proof cents are struck. By the 1970s and onward, mintages often reached into the millions, making most dates readily available, including widely collected options like the 1959 Proof penny.