1936 Lincoln Cent. Brilliant Proof-66 RD (PCGS). CAC.The obverse of this gorgeous Proof cent exhibits vivid medium orange color while the reverse is a bit lighter in pinkish-rose. It is brightly reflective with a razor sharp strike and expert surface preservation. The first of the modern Proof Lincoln cents, the 1936 is also the scarcest with a mintage of 5,569 pieces.