Obverse

Reverse

One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Shield Cent

United States · 2013

A standard circulating United States one-cent coin featuring the bust of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Union Shield on the reverse, showing some surface verdigris/corrosion.

Country: United States
Year: 2013
Denomination: One Cent ($0.01)
Metal: 97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper plating
Grade: About Uncirculated (AU) with some environmental damage / verdigris spots

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Overview

A standard circulating United States one-cent coin featuring the bust of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Union Shield on the reverse, showing some surface verdigris/corrosion.

Historical significance

The Union Shield reverse was introduced in 2010 to permanently replace the Lincoln Bicentennial commemorative reverses. It represents the preservation of the United States as a single, unified country, a concept closely tied to Abraham Lincoln's presidency during the Civil War.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing bust of President Abraham Lincoln with the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' above, 'LIBERTY' to the left, and the year '2013' to the right. Designed by Victor D. Brenner.

Reverse (back)

A Union Shield bearing the banner 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' across the top, superimposed over vertical stripes, with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' arched above and 'ONE CENT' across a scroll below. Designed by Lyndall Bass and sculpted by Joseph Menna.

Estimated value

$0.01 (Face value)

What drives this coin's value

Condition and preservation; circulated modern cents are generally only worth face value unless they feature major mint errors or rare high-grade mint states.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) with some environmental damage / verdigris spots

Mintage & rarity

Billions minted, extremely common

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Counterfeiting modern 1-cent coins is practically unheard of due to their low face value and high manufacturing costs.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for occasional doubled die obverse/reverse errors, though none are prominently visible here.

Similar coins

Lincoln Memorial Cent (1959-2008), Lincoln Wheat Cent (1909-1958)

Care & preservation

Store in a dry environment to prevent further zinc rot or verdigris formation. Handle by the edges to avoid transferring oils from skin.

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