1986 Lincoln Cent - PL?

[BadThad]

Here's one from 1987. For a couple decades now I've also see folks on the web post other PL Lincolns from the late 80's. They exist:

[BadThad]

Here's an 85 PL, I didn't capture the mirrors too well. I've also found it interesting these kind of fly under the radar of collectors. It's like the missing FS designation for Memorial cents. WHY OH WHY no recognition of either attribute in the hobby?

[grnwavdav]

I never thought of proofs having different planchets. Guess it would make sense. Polish the die and have premium plantches to bring out the shine. No one wants a bumpy 1980s proof Lincoln. Some of those 1980s business strikes have some serious playing issues. Great looking coin Brad. I don't know enough about certification companies to answer your question though.

[BadThad]

I never thought of proofs having different planchets. Guess it would make sense. Polish the die and have premium plantches to bring out the shine. No one wants a bumpy 1980s proof Lincoln. Some of those 1980s business strikes have some serious playing issues. Great looking coin Brad. I don't know enough about certification companies to answer your question though.

Yes, the Lincoln proof planchets are specially prepared by polishing them much more than the standard, business strike planchets.