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The first regular-issue proof Lincoln cents in 20 years, the 1936 satin proofs bear a similar resemblance to the matte proofs that preceded this piece a generation earlier. However, collectors of the 1930s weren't particularly fond of the satin finish, which bears little difference in outward appearance from nice uncirculated business-strikes. Officials at the US Mint paid heed to the numismatic outcry and produced 1936 pennies with brilliant finishes, leaving the satin proofs as the rarer of the two types. Given a relatively low survival rate of perhaps 500 to 600 pieces, many of these satin-finish proofs were presumably spent as money.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2498
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1936
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Satin Finish
Coin Date:
1936
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,569
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3331
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Coin Value History
1936 1c Satin Finish PR RB
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1936 1c Satin Finish PR RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1936 1C Type One, Satin Finish, PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 49 in 63, 177 finer (11/25). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid...
$504
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (24/21). Mintage 5,569. ...
$2,040
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/1). NGC Census: (8/1). CDN: $1,760 Whsle...
$1,920
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (51/8 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (35/9 and 0/1+...
$1,110
1C 1936 SATIN. PCGS PR67 RB
$6,756
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR61 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (1/108). PCGS Population (0/182). Mintage: 5,569. ...
$212
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (6/83). PCGS Population (4/131). Mintage: 5,569. Numis...
$253
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR 60 Red and Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NCS....
$218
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/162). NGC Census: (26/87). CDN: $325 Whsle. ...
$396
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR64 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 5,569. ...
$690
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (8/1). PCGS Population: (7/1). CDN: $1,760 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,560
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (34/8). PCGS Population: (48/7). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,200
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR67 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$2,585
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR61 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/118). Mintage: 5,569. Numism...
$253
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. . PCGS Population (3/115). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 5,569. Numis...
$374
1936 Proof Set PR60 to PR63 ANACS. The set includes: <... (5 Coins)
$5,635
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/143). NGC Census: (24/79). CDN: $400 Whsle. ...
$336
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (47/42). PCGS Population: (106/56). CDN: $700 Whsle. B...
$660
1936 1c PCGS Proof 66 RB (Type 1 Satin Finish)
$2,301
1936 1C Type One -- Satin Finish PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/7). NGC Census: (33/9). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid...
$990
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $360 – $3,120
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $400 – $4,100
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $630 – $54,000
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $7,500 – $55,200
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $10,000 – $90,000
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $15,500 – $162,000
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $385 – $3,600
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $425 – $4,100
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $1,000 – $65,000
1910 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $360 – $3,600
1910 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $400 – $4,100
1910 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $630 – $14,000
1911 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $360 – $6,000
1911 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $400 – $5,100
1911 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $700 – $18,000
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