Lincoln Shield Penny Values
How Much Lincoln Shield Pennies are Worth: Lincoln Shield Penny Values & Coin Price Chart
Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | U-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1800 | P | Plain 4- Stemless Wreath | Red-brown | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 | 1200 | 1100 |
| Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $6 | $7 | $12 | $32 |
| 2010 | (None) Phil | Shield FDI | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $15 | -- |
| 2010 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $6 | $7 | $15 | $44 |
| 2010 | D | Shield FDI | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $15 | -- |
| 2011 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $7 | $10 | $11.30 |
| 2011 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $6 | $7 | $10 | $11.80 |
| 2012 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $0.06 | $8 | $10.80 |
| 2012 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $7 | $12 | $15.30 |
| 2013 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $7 | $10 | $13.90 |
| 2013 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $6 | $7 | $10 | $8.20 |
| 2014 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $7 | $8 | $15.40 |
| 2014 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $7 | $8 | $11.90 |
| 2015 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $6 | $10 | $12.80 |
| 2015 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $8 | $10 | $11.30 |
| 2016 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $10 | $12 | $16.90 |
| 2016 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $3 | $10 | $12.80 |
| 2017 | P | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $10 | $14 | $12.80 |
| 2017 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $0.06 | $10 | $16.90 |
| 2018 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $7 | $7.20 |
| 2018 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $3 | $5 | $7.20 |
| 2019 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $0.06 | $5 | $9.70 |
| 2019 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $8 | $10 | $9.20 |
| 2019 | D | Shield Explore & Discovery Set FDI | RD PL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $22 | $28 |
| 2019 | D | Shield Explore and Discovery Set First Strike | RD PL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $12 | $25 |
| 2019 | W | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2.20 | $5.40 | $6.70 | $9.30 |
| 2019 | (None) Phil | Blank Planchet Explore & Discover Set | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $14 | $22 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $10 | $14 | $12.20 |
| 2020 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $10 | $17.20 |
| 2021 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.01 | $0.06 | $10 | $9.70 |
| 2021 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $6 | $10 | $14.20 |
| 2022 | (None) Phil | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $0.01 | $0.06 | $10 | $12.20 |
| 2022 | D | Shield | RD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $7 | $0.01 | $0.06 | $10 | $12.20 |
Description and History
The Lincoln Shield Penny, introduced in 2010, marks the latest chapter in the storied history of one of America’s most recognizable coins. This penny is the culmination of the Lincoln Cent series, which began in 1909 to honor the 100th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The Lincoln Cent series has undergone several design changes throughout history, with the Shield Penny being the most recent iteration.
The obverse of the Lincoln Shield Penny continues to feature the iconic portrait of President Abraham Lincoln, designed by Victor David Brenner, which has graced the penny since its inception in 1909. This enduring image of Lincoln has become a familiar sight to generations of Americans, symbolizing Lincoln’s enduring legacy as a leader dedicated to unity and freedom.
The coin’s reverse, introduced in 2010, features a union shield with a scroll draped across it with the inscription “ONE CENT.” The 13 vertical stripes represent the 13 original states, with the horizontal bar above symbolizing the federal government, thereby emphasizing the unity of the states under a single national government. This design symbolizes President Lincoln’s commitment to preserving the United States as a united country during the Civil War. The shield design symbolizes Lincoln’s role as a unifier and a protector of American democracy.
The Lincoln Shield Penny was introduced as a part of the series’ ongoing evolution, which saw previous designs, including the original Wheat Ears reverse (1909-1958), the Lincoln Memorial reverse (1959-2008), and the four different reverse designs issued in 2009 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent itself. These 2009 designs depicted various stages of President Abraham Lincoln’s life.
The transition to the Shield Penny in 2010 was a move to establish a new permanent reverse design that reflected Lincoln’s significance in maintaining the unity of the United States. The U.S. Mint introduced this design to modernize the coin and pay homage to Lincoln’s legacy in a contemporary context.
The Lincoln Shield Penny serves as a reminder of Lincoln’s impact on the nation and his dedication to principles that continue to guide the United States. For collectors, the Shield Penny continues the rich tradition of the Lincoln cent series, offering a new era to collect and appreciate.