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Lincoln Cent (Union Shield Reverse) — obverse
Obverse
Lincoln Cent (Union Shield Reverse) — reverse
Reverse
One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Cent (Union Shield Reverse)

United States of America · 2013

A copper-colored small cent featuring the profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and a Union Shield on the reverse.

Country
United States of America
Year
2013
Denomination
One Cent ($0.01)
Metal
Copper-Plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)

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Overview

A copper-colored small cent featuring the profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and a Union Shield on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Union Shield reverse design was introduced in 2010 to replace the one-year-only 2009 Bicentennial designs. It represents Lincoln's preservation of the United States as a single united country.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln, originally designed by Victor David Brenner. Includes legends 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the date '2013'.

Reverse (back)

The Union Shield featuring 13 vertical stripes and a horizontal bar with 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'. A banner across the shield reads 'ONE CENT'. Designed by Lyndall Bass.

Estimated value

$0.01 in circulated condition; $0.10 - $2.00 in high uncirculated grades (MS-65 or higher).

What drives this coin's value

Condition and eye appeal are the primary factors. Most circulated examples are only worth face value due to massive mintage.

Grade assessment

Very Fine to Extremely Fine (VF/EF) - Shows significant surface spotting, finger marks, and minor wear on the high points of the hair and shield.

Mintage & rarity

Common; Approximately 3,750,400,000 minted in Philadelphia.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight (should be 2.5g) and diameter. Counterfeiting is extremely rare for common modern cents as it is not cost-effective.

Notable varieties & errors

Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) varieties exist for many years in this series, though none are major for 2013.

Similar coins

Often confused with older Lincoln Memorial cents (1959-2008) or the 2009 Bicentennial series.

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning the coin as it can damage the thin copper plating. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent 'zinc rot' or bubbling of the plating.

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