One of the most famous coins of the 20th century with only 484,000 pieces struck before the abrupt removal of designer Victor D. Brenner’s initials, making this issue the lowest-mintage regular-issue cent of the Lincoln series. This premium Gem displays vibrant surfaces that are mostly original mint red with just a trace of mellowed brown, providing rich eye appeal. Lincoln’s portrait is sharply rendered, with crisp detail throughout the hair and beard. The reverse wheat ears and lettering are equally bold, with strong definition in “V.D.B.” at the lower rim. Surfaces are smooth, with only the faintest marks visible under magnification—qualities expected of a coin in this lofty grade.