2000-S Lincoln Cent PR69DCAM
The 2000-S Lincoln Cent is a classic modern proof issue struck at the San Francisco Mint for collectors. This exceptional example has been professionally certified PR69DCAM by PCGS, placing it just one grade point below the coveted perfect PR70 grade.
The obverse features Victor David Brenner’s iconic portrait of Abraham Lincoln, while the reverse showcases the familiar Lincoln Memorial design by Frank Gasparro. The Deep Cameo (DCAM) designation reflects the pronounced contrast between the frosted design elements and deeply mirrored proof fields, giving the coin a sharp and attractive appearance.
The 2000-S proof cent is composed of copper-plated zinc, measures 19.00 mm in diameter, and weighs 2.50 grams. The San Francisco Mint produced 3,082,483 examples. PCGS identifies this issue as PCGS #93536.
This particular coin is PCGS certification #59480794 and carries a grade of PR69DCAM. The population figures supplied for this example list 11,467 coins graded PR69DCAM and 1,270 graded higher.
The 2000-S proof Lincoln Cent is part of the final years of the Lincoln Memorial reverse era before the introduction of the Union Shield reverse in 2010. PCGS notes that the 2000-S proof was very well struck and is readily available in high grades, including PR70DCAM.
With its near-perfect grade, attractive Deep Cameo contrast, and PCGS certification, this 2000-S PR69DCAM Lincoln Cent is an excellent addition to a Lincoln Cent proof collection, 2000 proof set, or modern U.S. proof collection.
