2025-S Advance Release Proof Lincoln Cent 1c NGC PF70 RD Ultra Cameo

A coin for serious collectors.

Secure one of the earliest graded examples of the 2025-S Proof Lincoln Cent, certified PF70 RD Ultra Cameo by NGC and issued with the desirable Advance Releases / First Day of Issue label.
Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this proof coin displays flawless surfaces, deep mirrored fields, and frosted devices that create the striking Ultra Cameo contrast collectors look for. Graded PF70, this example represents a perfect coin with no post-production imperfections visible under 5× magnification.

Encapsulated in a secure NGC holder with red core, this coin is preserved and authenticated by one of the world’s most respected grading services.
With modern proof coins increasingly collected in perfect PF70 grades, early release examples such as this can command strong premiums in the secondary market.

The 2025-S Proof Lincoln Cent NGC PF70 RD Ultra Cameo (Advance Releases / First Day of Issue) is highly sought after because it combines several features collectors value in modern U.S. coins. First, it has been graded PF70, which represents a perfect proof coin with no visible imperfections under magnification. Only a limited number of coins achieve this top grade. Second, the coin carries the Advance Releases / First Day of Issue designation, meaning it was among the earliest coins submitted to NGC for grading immediately after release from the San Francisco Mint. These early designations are issued only within a short submission window, so the number of coins eligible for the label is permanently limited. Third, the coin displays Ultra Cameo contrast, where frosted design elements stand out sharply against mirrored fields, making it visually striking. Finally, modern collectors who build NGC Registry Sets compete for the highest-graded examples with special labels, increasing demand and pushing prices higher for coins like this.