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Mint/Proof 1959 Lincoln Cent
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🪙Mint/Proof 1959 Lincoln Cent🪙

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Uncirculated
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MS 70
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1959 Lincoln Cent and a Philadelphia Mint token, both still sealed in their original government cellophane packaging. This is part of a 1959 U.S. Proof Set, which collectors highly value for its historical significance and uncirculated condition.

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The 1959 Lincoln Cent

This penny is special because 1959 was the first year the U.S. Mint replaced the traditional "Wheat" design on the back with the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.

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Proof Condition: Proof coins like this one are struck multiple times using specially polished dies, resulting in a mirror-like background and sharp details.

Mintage: Only 1,149,291 proof sets were produced in 1959, making this coin much rarer than standard circulation pennies.

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The Philadelphia Mint Token

The octagonal blue-and-silver item is a U.S. Mint Philadelphia token.

Purpose: These were included in official proof sets from 1955 to 1964 as placeholders and to identify which mint produced the set.

Authenticity: Finding this token alongside the coin in its original "cello" (cellophane) seal is a strong indicator that the set is authentic and has not been tampered with.


Estimated Market Value

Complete 1959 Proof Set: A full set in its original government packaging (including the silver half dollar, quarter, and dime, plus the nickel and penny) typically sells for between $30 and $55.

Individual 1959 Proof Cent: If sold alone, a high-quality proof penny is generally valued between $5 and $10.

Philadelphia Mint Token: These tokens are usually worth about $1 to $3 on their own, but they hold more value as "authenticity markers" when kept with the original coins

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Thank you, great piece
12 Jun 2026
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