1912 1C PR66 Red NGC....

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Full Red PR66 1912 Matte Proof Cent

1912 1C PR66 Red NGC. We cannot overstate the importance of this Gem full red proof Lincoln cent for specialists in this long-lived and popular series. Only two 1912 examples have received a PR66 Red grade from the major grading services: the present example and a specimen at PCGS. None are finer (11/09). As befits the issue, both sides display a matte finish that is coarser than that seen on the typical survivor from the two preceding proof deliveries. The texture is undisturbed by even a single noteworthy handling mark, and each side has only two nearly microscopic carbon flecks. Needle-sharp striking definition characterizes all of the fully lustrous, straw-gold features. This coin is from a middle to later state of the dies as outlined in Lange's Lincoln cent reference, showing numerous die polish lines through 91 in the date, through ERTY, and above the T in TRUST.
In terms of total number of coins known, the 1912 is not as rare as either the 1909 VDB or the 1916. However, David Lange notes that the 1912, as a full red Gem, is the rarest of the three issues. The author also speculates that many of the 2,145 proof Lincoln cents prepared in 1912 may have been melted as unsold. Census: 1 in 66 Red, 0 finer (11/09).
From The Five Point Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22KV, PCGS# 3314, Greysheet# 2484)

Weight: 3.11 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc

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