My New Venture

jfriedm56 · February 23, 2026 12:44PM

So I’ve dipped my toes into the shallow end of the pool again, this time starting a new collection of Proof Lincoln cents from 1936-1942. My intentions are to assemble an all matching set of PCGS and CAC’d Proof 66 Red cents.
Here are the first 2 that will start my new venture. I really like the look of these in full red.

oldglorycoins · February 23, 2026 12:46PM

Good luck, that will be a impressive set!

johnny9434 · February 23, 2026 12:59PM

@oldglorycoins said:
Good luck, that will be a impressive set!

Yes, very impressive. Best wishes with it 🙂

golden · February 23, 2026 12:59PM

Keep us updated.

World67 · February 23, 2026 1:03PM

Looks good!

pcgscacgold · February 23, 2026 1:17PM

Great looking additions. Best of luck.

TomB · February 23, 2026 1:30PM

Good luck, but I would add that getting gem red CAC proof Lincoln cents from that era is not necessarily the "shallow end of the pool".

coinbuf · February 23, 2026 2:24PM

Fun set, enjoy the chase!

The_Dinosaur_Man · February 23, 2026 2:58PM

Good luck! The pieces you have now are fantastic!

Dave99B · February 23, 2026 3:02PM

Terrific idea! I'd love to see the complete set when completed. Good luck.

Dave

ChrisH821 · February 23, 2026 3:03PM

I absolutely love this era of proofs. The '36 in 66RD CAC will set you back a few bucks, and if you go for the satin, they are almost unobtanium.

jfriedm56 · February 23, 2026 3:15PM

Thanks everyone for your positive comments. I know it will be a battle and I’m looking forward to the challenge!
Zack.

Copperindian · February 23, 2026 3:34PM

Sounds like a fun endeavor Zack! You’ve got off to a good start too - best of luck & happy hunting!
Ken

Morgan13 · February 23, 2026 3:37PM

These have an amazing look to them. Really cool and I bet they look better in hand.

TwoSides2aCoin · February 23, 2026 4:05PM

So many directions. Such beautiful specimens. No shallow end there.

jfriedm56 · February 23, 2026 4:36PM

@ChrisH821 said:
I absolutely love this era of proofs. The '36 in 66RD CAC will set you back a few bucks, and if you go for the satin, they are almost unobtanium.

If I can find them, I'll go for both.

jfriedm56 · February 23, 2026 4:38PM

@Copperindian said:
Sounds like a fun endeavor Zack! You’ve got off to a good start too - best of luck & happy hunting!
Ken

Thanks Ken. It certainly will be a challenge! Zack

jfriedm56 · February 23, 2026 4:40PM

@Morgan13 said:
These have an amazing look to them. Really cool and I bet they look better in hand.

Absolutely blazing RED!, especially the '37.

coinkat · February 24, 2026 6:03AM

You can think about extending the set to 1958 if you choose to expand... good luck with your collection

jfriedm56 · February 24, 2026 11:25AM

@coinkat said:
You can think about extending the set to 1958 if you choose to expand... good luck with your collection

Well since I’m also collecting the other 4 denominations from the 1936-1942 years, doesn’t really fit into my plans. Besides, I do have the ones you mentioned in my collection of original Mint boxed proof sets. Just not certified and CAC’d. Thanks, Zack.

TPring · February 24, 2026 11:46AM

If you do varieties, there is a class 2 DDO for '39 and a class 2 DDR for '38. Just sayin'.

What is that below the 8?

tyler267 · February 24, 2026 12:28PM

I've always liked proofs from that era, nice ones can have such great eye appeal. Yor first two look really nice. Good luck and have fun completing the set.

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