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The 1912 matte proof Lincoln cent is a very scarce coin in the absolute sense, as are all early matte proof Lincoln cents. Those who are unfamiliar with matte proofs may find it hard to distinguish these coins from their brilliant-uncirculated counterparts, though a closer look will reveal the differences. Matte proofs bear finer details, granular fields, and squared-off rims. As for the 1912 Red Proofs, these are much scarcer than their Brown and Red-Brown counterparts, with the coin quite difficult in PR64RD, rare in PR65RD, and virtually esoteric in PR66RD.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2484
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1912
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Matte Finish
Coin Date:
1912
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,172
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3314
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1912 1c Matte Finish PR RD
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Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $360 – $3,120
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $400 – $4,100
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $630 – $54,000
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $7,500 – $55,200
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $10,000 – $90,000
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $15,500 – $162,000
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $385 – $3,600
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $425 – $4,100
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $1,000 – $65,000
1910 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $360 – $3,600
1910 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $400 – $4,100
1910 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $630 – $14,000
1911 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $360 – $6,000
1911 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $400 – $7,200
1911 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $700 – $18,000
1912 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 33 in 64 (1 in 64+), 38 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mi...
$1,037
1912 Lincoln Cent. Proof-66 RD (PCGS).
$12,000
1912 1C PR65+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$4,560
1912 1C Matte Proof--Cleaned--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population (0/49). Mintage: 2,145. (#3314)...
$402
$6,900
1912 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/35 and 1/2+). Mintage 2,145. ...
$1,380
1912 Lincoln Cent. Proof-66 RD (PCGS).
$14,400
1912 1C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$6,000
1912 Lincoln Cent. Proof-64 RD (PCGS).
$1,050
1912 1C PR66 Red PCGS. ...
$19,975
1912 Lincoln Cent. Proof-65+ RD (PCGS). CAC.
$6,600
1912 1C PR64 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (34/31 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (10/3 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for prob...
$1,740
1912 1C PR66 Red NGC. ...
$8,475
1912 1C PR65 Red PCGS....
$2,160
1912 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/21). NGC Census: (10/3). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64....
$999
1912 1C PR66 Red NGC. ...
$9,200
1912 1C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,700
1912 1C PR64 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,762
1912 1C PR66 Red NGC. We cannot overstate the importance of this Gem full red proof Lincoln cent for specialists in this lo...
$14,950
1912 1C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,520
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