1959 Lincoln Memorial Cent, PCGS MS-65BN, Rainbow Toned

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CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 09:48 am PCGS - 1959 introduced the Lincoln Memorial reverse, ending the 50-year Wheat cent era. Despite a large mintage of over 609 million, these "pennies" aren't always easy to find in MS65 condition—but this one shines in PCGS MS65BN with beautiful rainbow toning. Check out Lincoln Wheat Cent on ebay Check out Lincoln Wheat Cent on ebay Check out Books on Wheat Cents on Amazon Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 193383 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 09:54 am Amazing! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19445 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 10:25 am Fascinating. Would have been cool to have a timelapse video of this piece from striking chamber to the day it was submitted to PCGS. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 193383 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 10:49 am Quote: Would have been cool to have a timelapse video of this piece from striking chamber to the day it was submitted to PCGS. Indeed! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 103601 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 11:26 am that is some crazy toning. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2342 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 12:06 pm Just lovely! They gave it a Brown? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 193383 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 12:07 pm I believe once it starts to tone, it is no longer red. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
MintedNotPrinted Pillar of the Community United States 1523 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 12:35 pm Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2342 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 1:39 pm Quote: I believe once it starts to tone, it is no longer red. I would have given it an RB designation. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 193383 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 1:57 pm I guess it has less than 5% of the original red colour. https://www.pcgs.com/news/rd-rb-bn-...copper-coins Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 77452 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 2:00 pm Nice one! Love the toning. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Pre_Coder New Member United States 6 Posts	Posted 08/14/2026 3:47 pm Beautiful Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 20017 Posts	Posted 08/15/2026 5:19 pm I wonder how old that slab is. I would be shocked if that coin met their current toning standards. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3420 Posts	Posted 08/17/2026 08:41 am That's amazing! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 193383 Posts	Posted 08/17/2026 10:22 am Quote: I wonder how old that slab is. I would be shocked if that coin met their current toning standards. Would PCGS have published this if it is something that would not pass muster today? A better question... Does marketing run these write-ups by the grading staff? Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15786 Posts	Posted 08/17/2026 10:50 am I'm generally not a fan of toning - but I'd cherish that coin in my collection. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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