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Reverse

1 Cent

Lincoln Shield Cent

United States · 2019

A circulated US one cent coin featuring a bust of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Union Shield on the reverse, showing considerable surface toning, spotting, and wear.

Country: United States
Year: 2019
Denomination: 1 Cent
Metal: Copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper)

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Overview

A circulated US one cent coin featuring a bust of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Union Shield on the reverse, showing considerable surface toning, spotting, and wear.

Historical significance

The Union Shield reverse was introduced in 2010 to permanently replace the Lincoln Memorial design, symbolizing President Lincoln's preservation of the United States.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln with the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' above, 'LIBERTY' to the left, and the year '2019' with the 'D' mint mark to the right.

Reverse (back)

Depiction of the Union Shield with a banner reading 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' across the top, surrounded by 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination 'ONE CENT'.

Estimated value

$0.01 (face value)

What drives this coin's value

Condition grade, mint errors (such as doubled dies or off-center strikes), and specific key date/mint combinations.

Grade assessment

About Good to Good (AG-3 to G-4 due to heavy circulation wear and environmental discoloration)

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, extremely common in circulation

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Counterfeiting modern circulating cents is extremely rare due to their low face value; verify weight and composition if suspected.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for occasional doubled die obverse/reverse errors and minor striking anomalies.

Similar coins

Lincoln Memorial Cent, Lincoln Wheat Cent

Care & preservation

Store in a dry, room-temperature environment. Avoid cleaning, as improper cleaning techniques will significantly damage the surface and reduce any numismatic value.

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