1936 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent - Brilliant

Coin Details

Auction Record

Description

The 1936 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent - Brilliant is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The 5,569 figure covers every 1936 proof cent, satin and brilliant finishes together; how it divides between them is not recorded. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields prized by collectors. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Estimated market value is approximately $556. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3333.