Lincoln Shield Cent Values & Mintages
The Union Shield reverse, symbolizing Lincoln's preservation of the nation, appeared in 2010. It became the final circulating cent design: the last cents for circulation were ceremonially struck at the Philadelphia Mint on November 12, 2025.
- Years
- 2010–present
- Issues listed
- 52
- Lowest mintage
- 645.2M
- Diameter
- 19.05 mm
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Pennies remain legal tender and the Mint continues to make small numbers of numismatic cents for collector sets. Two oddities are worth knowing: the 2017-P (the only cent with a P mint mark) and the 2019-W cents issued in special sets.
Designer: Lyndall Bass (reverse), sculpted by Joseph Menna.
Key dates: lowest mintages
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| Owned✓ | Coin | Year | Mint | Mintage | Type | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2010 | None | 1,963,630,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2010-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2010 | D | 2,047,200,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2010-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2010 | S | 1,689,364 | Proof | – | |
| 2011 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2011 | None | 2,402,400,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2011-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2011 | D | 2,536,140,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2011-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2011 | S | 1,673,010 | Proof | – | |
| 2012 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2012 | None | 3,132,000,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2012-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2012 | D | 2,883,200,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2012-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2012 | S | 1,237,415 | Proof | – | |
| 2013 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2013 | None | 3,750,400,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2013-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2013 | D | 3,319,600,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2013-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2013 | S | 1,237,926 | Proof | – | |
| 2014 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2014 | None | 3,990,800,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2014-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2014 | D | 4,155,600,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2014-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2014 | S | 1,144,154 | Proof | – | |
| 2015 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2015 | None | 4,464,100,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2015-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2015 | D | 4,424,800,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2015-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2015 | S | 1,050,314 | Proof | – | |
| 2016 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2016 | None | 4,698,400,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2016-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2016 | D | 4,420,400,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2016-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2016 | S | 965,033 | Proof | – | |
| 2017-P Lincoln Shield Cent | 2017 | P | 4,361,220,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2017-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2017 | D | 4,272,800,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2017-S Lincoln Shield Cent Enhanced Uncirculated | 2017 | S | 210,419 | Enhanced uncirculated | – | |
| 2017-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2017 | S | 926,763 | Proof | – | |
| 2018 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2018 | None | 4,066,800,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2018-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2018 | D | 3,738,400,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2018-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2018 | S | 849,355 | Proof | – | |
| 2018-S Lincoln Shield Cent Reverse Proof | 2018 | S | 199,116 | Reverse proof | – | |
| 2019 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2019 | None | 3,542,800,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2019-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2019 | D | 3,497,600,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2019-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2019 | S | 989,862 | Proof | – | |
| 2019-W Lincoln Shield Cent Uncirculated | 2019 | W | 318,695 | Collector uncirculated | – | |
| 2019-W Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2019 | W | 561,495 | Proof | – | |
| 2019-W Lincoln Shield Cent Reverse Proof | 2019 | W | 383,590 | Reverse proof | – | |
| 2020 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2020 | None | 3,560,800,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2020-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2020 | D | 4,035,600,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2020-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2020 | S | 777,913 | Proof | – | |
| 2021 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2021 | None | 3,925,820,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2021-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2021 | D | 3,982,800,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2021-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2021 | S | 816,662 | Proof | – | |
| 2022 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2022 | None | 3,129,200,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2022-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2022 | D | 3,230,400,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2022-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2022 | S | 649,365 | Proof | – | |
| 2023 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2023 | None | 2,262,000,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2023-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2023 | D | 2,260,800,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2023-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2023 | S | 369,236 | Proof | – | |
| 2024 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2024 | None | 1,712,000,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2024-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2024 | D | 1,513,200,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2024-S Lincoln Shield Cent Proof | 2024 | S | 355,786 | Proof | – | |
| 2025 Lincoln Shield Cent | 2025 | None | 655,200,000 | Circulation strike | – | |
| 2025-D Lincoln Shield Cent | 2025 | D | 645,200,000 | Circulation strike | – |
Composition by year
| Years | Metal | Weight | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2025 | 97.5% zinc core, 2.5% copper plating | 2.5 g | – |
Mint mark location
2010–2025: On the obverse, below the date. Philadelphia cents have no mint mark, except the 2017-P (struck for the Mint's 225th anniversary).
Grading tips
Modern zinc cents are judged on luster and eye appeal; spots, scratches and plating flaws lower value. Proofs are graded for cameo contrast (CAM / DCAM).
Frequently asked questions
What is the rarest Lincoln Shield Cent?
By mintage, the scarcest regular circulation issue is the 2025-D Lincoln Shield Cent with 645,200,000 struck, followed by the 2025 Lincoln Shield Cent (655,200,000). Survival rates and condition also matter: some higher-mintage dates are scarce in top grades.
Are Lincoln Shield Cents silver?
2010–2025: 97.5% zinc core, 2.5% copper plating.
Where is the mint mark on a Lincoln Shield Cent?
2010–2025: On the obverse, below the date. Philadelphia cents have no mint mark, except the 2017-P (struck for the Mint's 225th anniversary).
How many Lincoln Shield Cents were made?
About 102,581,310,000 for circulation across 32 date and mint combinations, from 4,698,400,000 for the 2016 Lincoln Shield Cent down to 645,200,000 for the 2025-D Lincoln Shield Cent.
Who designed the Lincoln Shield Cent?
Lyndall Bass (reverse), sculpted by Joseph Menna.
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Mintages from Wikipedia's US Mint-sourced tables (CC BY-SA 4.0). Specifications from US Mint records. All sources.