Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Proof (1936-1942)

Number of
Required Items
8
Current Finest
Possible Set Rating
70.139
Set Composition
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After a 20-year hiatus the proof Lincoln was re-introduced in 1936, but the finish of the coin was changed to full brilliance. The brilliant proofs were continued until 1942, then abandoned due to World War II. This series makes a wonderful and desirable set of coins.

Notes: This set has bonuses. Please see the Set Composition for a listing.

All-Time Finest (All Eras)

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Rank Set Name % Complete % DCAM GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses		 Set Rating User
1 Jeremy Bolt - 1st Love Proof (1936-1942) UPDATED 100.00% 0.00% 68.19 68.58 68.58
JBolt
2 D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cents Proof (1936-1942) 2025 UPDATED 100.00% 0.00% 68.31 68.53 68.53
DLH
3 Red Copper HOF 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2008 2014 2015 100.00% 0.00% 68.19 R 68.47 68.47
STEWARTBLAYNUMI
4 The Thomas Irwin Collection HOF 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 UPDATED 100.00% 0.00% 67.92 R 68.42 68.42
sriresearch
5 The MKJ Collection 2012 100.00% 0.00% 67.94 R 68.11 68.11
MikeMcCabe

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Current Finest

Rank Set Name % Complete % DCAM GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses		 Set Rating User
1 Jeremy Bolt - 1st Love Proof (1936-1942) UPDATED 100.00% 0.00% 68.19 68.58 68.58
JBolt
2 D. L. Hansen Lincoln Cents Proof (1936-1942) 2025 UPDATED 100.00% 0.00% 68.31 68.53 68.53
DLH
3 cdf 100.00% 0.00% 67.83 67.83 67.83
cdf
4 winesteve 100.00% 0.00% 67.44 67.56 67.56
winesteve
5 The Ehreth Collection 100.00% 0.00% 67.39 67.39 67.39
jcehreth
5 Winesteven 100% CAC 100.00% 0.00% 67.39 67.39 67.39
winesteven
7 Spyguy 100.00% 0.00% 67.00 67.00 67.00
Spyguy
8 William E. Corum 100.00% 0.00% 66.89 66.89 66.89
bulincs
9 Flying W 100.00% 0.00% 66.83 66.83 66.83
Flying W
10 Rutkosky Proof Lincoln Cents (1936-1942) 100.00% 0.00% 66.78 66.78 66.78
pocketchange
11 ChrisH821 1936-42 Proof Lincoln Cents 100.00% 0.00% 66.58 66.58 66.58
ChrisH821
12 Mike Sadler Collection 100.00% 0.00% 66.28 66.28 66.28
MikeS13
13 TMKRunner Lincoln Proof 36-42 100.00% 0.00% 66.17 66.17 66.17
kennyce
13 Tarheel Collection 100.00% 0.00% 66.17 66.17 66.17
Jam
15 lostmountainman 100.00% 0.00% 66.11 66.11 66.11
lostmountainman
16 surefoot 100.00% 0.00% 65.78 65.78 65.78
surefoot
16 Michael Schweickart I 100.00% 0.00% 65.78 65.78 65.78
swike4547
18 Kirk Weaver 100.00% 0.00% 65.56 65.56 65.56
Kirk Weaver
18 Jim LeBlanc 1936 - 1942 100.00% 0.00% 65.56 65.56 65.56
Jim LeBlanc
20 La Jolla Collection 100.00% 0.00% 65.33 65.33 65.33
GStone

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