Sharply struck throughout, Lincoln’s portrait is crisp with strong hair and beard detail, and the reverse wheat ears are well defined. The surfaces exhibit a smooth lustrous brown patina with a reddish tint and subtle iridescent undertones of violet and gold, providing eye appeal that is outstanding even for this lofty grade.

Sharply struck with vibrant mint luster and a beautiful bright orange tint. A better date that is available in the lower mint state grades. At this level or higher it is indeed challenging. Just 15 coins have graded numerically finer at PCGS.

A pleasing example of this better date with the fourth lowest mintage in the series.

Sharply struck with very few marks and an intense luster patina displaying a subtle ice-blue hue framed by a touch of iridescent gold at the rim. Super quality!

Extremely well struck with choice original surfaces that are highly lustrous and accented by subtle blue and orange hues. Premium quality for the grade with minimal marks.

Well struck with lustrous reddish-brown surfaces.

Sharply struck with lustrous and original yellow-gold surfaces. Marks are minor and consistent with the grade.

Flashy original luster and a great strike with nearly flawless surfaces.

An essentially flawless proof with a needle-sharp strike and lustrous surfaces that have an attractive light golden glow.