Lincoln experts -- price advice on early Lincoln proofs

Higashiyama

I am looking for a matte proof Lincoln for my US type set.

In the current market, what is a plausible price range for a solid PR66 RD?

In looking for a type coin, are there any obvious dates to look for?

Thanks!

coinguy1

Higashiyama ,

I think your best bet for a "type coin" in this series, based upon a combination of the PCGS population and actual availability (these are not always necessarily the same thing), would be a 1909.

A ball park retail figure would be $3000. Many examples of this type, even PR66RD ones, have spots or carbon flecks and/or stains and/or mellowing of the original "mint red" color, among other problems. It is extremely difficult to find a really nice one of ANY date in PR66RD.

Cockney

Since you guys look like you know what your talking about, perhaps I could ask a question... I have a ton of 1958,59, 60 and 44 proof cents, but they all look like crap...no decent strike or anything appealling...are they worth slabbing.. Sorry didnt mean to pinch your thread.

rd5425

If you want a pr66 rd then 1909 is probably your best bet, you could probably score one for under $2900, If your looking to save money I highly suggest you take a look at purchasing r/b or brown proofs. A 1909 pr in brown will only cost you about 7 or 8 hundred.