Lincoln Union Shield Cent
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Spanning 2010 to the present day, the Lincoln Union Shield Cent catalog contains 54 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 2019-W Lincoln Union Shield Cent at just 318,695 struck and the highest-value variant is the 2016 Lincoln Union Shield Cent at up to $2,100 in top grade.
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Lincoln Union Shield Cent · All Strikes Mintage by Year
Peak 9.4BCombined mintage per year across every strike type (circulated, proof, and specimen) and all mintmarks.
About the Lincoln Union Shield Cent
The United States Lincoln Union Shield cent is a one-cent coin that has been in circulation since 2010. It is part of a redesign of the Lincoln cent, which has been in circulation since 1909 and features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, on the front side.
The reverse side of the Lincoln Union Shield cent features a design of the Union Shield, which represents the unity and preservation of the United States. The Union Shield design was created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) designer Lyndall Bass and was chosen through a public design competition. The design was intended to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War, and to represent the enduring strength and unity of the United States.
The Lincoln Union Shield cent is made of a composition of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, and has a weight of 2.5 grams. It is issued for circulation and is also collected by numismatists.
The Lincoln cent has a long and rich history, with the first coin being struck in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. Over the years, the coin has undergone several design changes and has featured a variety of designs on the reverse side, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Lincoln log cabin, and the Lincoln bicentennial.
The Lincoln Union Shield cent is an important and widely collected coin in the United States, with a significant cultural and historical significance. It is a testament to the enduring strength and unity of the country and serves as a reminder of the important role that Abraham Lincoln played in the history of the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Lincoln Union Shield Cent minted?
- The Lincoln Union Shield Cent was minted by United States from 2010 to the present day.
- How many Lincoln Union Shield Cent coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 101,173,137,958 Lincoln Union Shield Cent coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the Lincoln Union Shield Cent?
- Lincoln Union Shield Cent coins were struck with the following mintmarks: D, P, S, W. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the Lincoln Union Shield Cent made of?
- The Lincoln Union Shield Cent is made of copper plated zinc (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper), weighs 2.5 grams, and measures 19.05 mm in diameter.
- How much is a Lincoln Union Shield Cent worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $2,100. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.