Are Lincoln Memorial Proofs Going To Become Rare?
The thinking among some may be that the Lincoln Memorial cent (both proof and regular business strikes) will become scarce or rare since the U.S. Mint is no longer making them. While it is true Lincoln Memorial cents are no longer being struck, also remember that many millions of Lincoln Memorial proof cents were struck. By the way, billions upon billions of business-strike Lincoln Memorial cents were produced. Because so many Lincoln Memorial cents have been made over the last 50 years, there are plenty to go around. Proof Lincoln Memorial cents are in great supply, with enough to potentially complete more than a million Lincoln Memorial cent collections! The Scarcest Lincoln Memorial Proof Cents While the vast majority of Lincoln Memorial proof cents are highly common, there are a few dates which are considered scarce. Likewise, a couple are considered downright rare. They include: • 1970 S Small Date: $20-150 in Cameo Proof 63-66 • 1971-S Doubled Die Obverse: $450 in Red Proof 65 •
