2011 Lincoln Union Shield Cent

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.

The 2011 Lincoln Union Shield Cent coin, has a total mintage of 2,402,400,000, struck at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania mint, and engraved by Victor David Brenner. Made of copper plated zinc (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper), weighing 2.5 grams, with a diameter of 19.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.55 mm, and featuring a plain edge.

The obverse is the bust of abraham lincoln with the date above the mintmark to the right. It reads “IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY 2011 D VDB”. The reverse is ribbon bearing value on top of the shield. It reads “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM ONE CENT LB JFM”.