By DB Sikes
Overall Sales Performance
From August 2022 through August 2025, Abraham Lincoln cards across all back types produced 34 confirmed sales, totaling $6,494.48. The market has shown both resilience and growth, with average sales at $191.01 and highs pushing beyond $500. The strongest single sale, a PSA 4 Royal Bengals, realized $554.00, while even low-end examples held value, with the lowest sale at $34.13. Overall, demand for Lincoln has proven consistent, particularly in mid-to-high grade examples.
Grade-by-Grade Trends
Lincoln continues to chart steady benchmarks across the grading spectrum:
- PSA 4: Two confirmed sales averaging $459.99, with a record high of $554.00.
- SGC 3: Two examples averaged $404.14, with a high at $553.32.
- SGC 4: A single standout sale reached $514.00, setting a new mark for the subject.
- RAW VG–VGEX: Three sales totaled $406.20, with highs at $240.65.
- RAW Good: Averaged over $200, topping at $293.60.
- Low-Grade (SGC 1 / PSA 1): Still reliable, with sales consistently between $75–$130.
These results confirm that Lincoln’s value profile remains strong across all conditions, with collectors competing aggressively for both graded and raw examples.
Miner’s Extra Back – Rising Star
Miner’s Extra Lincolns are gaining traction, echoing the performance of their Washington counterparts. Raw Very Good–Excellent Miner’s Extras consistently surpass $200, with upward momentum toward $250. Lower-grade Miner’s Extras remain more affordable, but their appreciation reflects heightened demand from back specialists and set-builders.
Royal Bengals – Consistent Market Leader
Royal Bengals remain the backbone of Lincoln sales, representing the bulk of confirmed transactions:
- PSA 4 Royal Bengals – $554.00 (record high)
- PSA 3 Royal Bengals – $321.00
- SGC 3 Royal Bengals – $553.32
- RAW VG–EX Royal Bengals – regularly $200+
- PSA 1 Royal Bengals – $232.50
These results highlight the enduring popularity of the Royal Bengals back, which continues to attract strong bidding across all grade levels.
Notable Sales Highlights
- PSA 4 Royal Bengals – $554.00
- SGC 4 Royal Bengals – $514.00
- SGC 3 Royal Bengals – $553.32
- PSA 3 Royal Bengals – $321.00
- RAW VG–VGEX – $240.65
Pan Handle Scrap – A Robust Market Presence
Unlike the George Washington subject, Abraham Lincoln examples backed by Pan Handle Scrap have surfaced regularly in recent years, underscoring both availability and collector interest. Confirmed sales from 2022 through 2025 show consistent demand across conditions:
- Mid-grade RAW Pan Handle Scrap examples often achieve $150–$200, with bidding activity reflecting both scarcity and appeal to back specialists.
- Graded Pan Handle Scrap Lincolns push even higher, with recent sales surpassing $250 in PSA and SGC holders.
- Even lower-grade Pan Handle Lincolns remain highly liquid, trading steadily above $100.
This performance positions the Pan Handle Scrap back as a reliable second-tier leader behind Royal Bengals, offering collectors both affordability and a strong variation chase. The presence of multiple confirmed sales over the past three years demonstrates that Lincoln is one of the more accessible avenues for collectors seeking this back type, though competition continues to push values upward.
Pan Handle and Natural Leaf – Diverging Paths
In contrast to Washington, Abraham Lincoln cards with Pan Handle Scrap backs have surfaced with a healthy stream of sales between 2022 and 2025. These results confirm both availability and collector appetite, with mid-to-high grade examples regularly commanding strong prices and even lower-grade offerings drawing competitive bidding. By comparison, Natural Leaf-backed Lincolns remain unseen in public auctions, reinforcing their status as one of the true rarities of the set. Collectors can expect Pan Handle values to continue their steady climb, while any confirmed Natural Leaf appearance would likely command a record premium given years of scarcity and pent-up demand.
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