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Message:: [QUOTE="illini420, post: 633491, member: 19423"]I think the obverse of the OP coin is beautiful and worthy of the high prices that matte proofs can command. However, the color of the obverse is comparably boring and the spot kills it. This coin will never go 65 because of that spot in my opinion. That said, $1000 give or take $100 or so is probably a fair price range.   Greysheet prices on this series are very inaccurate and I don't think they have been updated in quite awhile. If you can buy any certified matte proof lincoln at Greysheet prices you would be stealing it.   Again, the Redbook prices do not accurately reflect the market concering Matte Proof Lincolns. If you can find a certified example close to those prices BUY BUY BUY!!!!   The coins Charmy has are very attractively toned and free of problems. The market prices of those types of coins far exceed the price guides, and in many cases even exceed the prices in the PCGS Guide. Overall, the pricing on matte proofs is highly dependent on eye appeal.  For example, an average 1909 matte proof graded PCGS PR65RB may be found for $1750-$2250 or so.  But an example like mine below that has very pretty colors and has no spotting will sell for much much more.  I think I paid $3000 for it and don't regret it for a second. <img src="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm111/illini420/1909matte-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]