1999-S Lincoln Cent PR69DCAM
The 1999-S Lincoln Cent is a striking proof issue produced at the San Francisco Mint for collectors. This example has been professionally certified PR69DCAM by PCGS, representing an exceptionally high-grade proof and placing it just one point below the coveted PR70 grade.
The obverse features Victor David Brenner’s classic portrait of Abraham Lincoln, while the reverse showcases the iconic Lincoln Memorial design by Frank Gasparro. The Deep Cameo (DCAM) designation highlights the strong contrast between the frosted design elements and deeply mirrored proof fields, creating the distinctive appearance sought after by proof collectors.
The coin is composed of copper-plated zinc, measures 19.00 mm in diameter, and weighs 2.50 grams. PCGS lists a mintage of 2,543,401 for the standard 1999-S 1C, DCAM issue and identifies it as PCGS #93530.
This particular example is PCGS certification #59479749 and carries a grade of PR69DCAM. The population figures supplied for this coin list 12,647 examples graded PR69DCAM and 1,180 graded higher.
The 1999-S Lincoln Cent is especially interesting to Lincoln Cent collectors because the year is associated with the well-known 1999-S Close AM variety, in addition to the standard issue. This example is identified as the regular PCGS #93530 issue rather than the Close AM variety, which has its own PCGS designation.
With its near-perfect PR69DCAM grade, attractive proof contrast, and PCGS certification, this 1999-S Lincoln Cent is an excellent addition to a Lincoln Cent proof collection, 1990s proof set, or modern U.S. proof collection.
