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1914 Matte Proof Lincoln Cent, PR68 Red
One of Only Three So Graded in the Series

1914 1C PR68 Red PCGS Secure. This coin originated from a five-piece 1914 proof set. It is an incredible Lincoln cent that is absolutely stunning with flawless surfaces, tied for the finest of its kind. PCGS has only certified one other 1914 Lincoln cent as PR68 Red. In fact, the only other date in the matte proof Lincoln series to receive a PCGS PR68 Red grade is a single 1909 example. Only one glance at this amazing coin is required to recognize its unique status among its peers -- it is one of the finest surviving matte proof Lincoln cents.

Almost all extant matte proof Lincolns have various shades of brown or red and brown color, often with strangely wonderful iridescent toning. Only about one-fourth of all matte proof pieces submitted to PCGS have received the Red designation, including all grades and dates. Consider that full Red pieces are most likely to be submitted or resubmitted, and this fact is even more impressive.

This specimen's outstanding technical quality and amazing aesthetic appeal are a combination of perfect strike and brilliant pale orange mint color, exactly as it left the dies. The surfaces have the typical pebbly matte quality associated with original, unimpaired examples. Splashes of deeper orange at the obverse and reverse borders enhance its overall appearance.

Our consignor from this coin's 2008 appearance noted that he purchased an entire 1914 proof set from a Bowers and Merena auction just to acquire this cent. It appears to be from the January 1989 Bowers and Merena auction of the Estate of Byron F. Johnson, Jr.
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 2249, where it brought $126,500.
From The Wright Collection, The #3 Finest All-Time PCGS Registry Set of Matte Proof Lincoln Cents.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22KX, PCGS# 3320, GSID# 2490)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Weight: 0.10422oz
Mintage: 1,365

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