2012 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $1,495
- Sold
- Grade
- MS68+RD
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 2012 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent is part of the Lincoln Shield Cents 2010 to Date series. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays a Union shield with a scroll banner reading ONE CENT, symbolizing Lincoln's preservation of the Union. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #511244.
External References
Error Varieties(88)
2012 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-2012-01
2012 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-2012-02
2012 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-2012-03
2012 Doubled Die Obverse VDDO-001
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
2012 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-2012-01
2012 UFO Variety WUFO-001
2012-1DEO-004T Trail Die Obverse
2012P-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
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2012P-1DEO-006T Trail Die Obverse
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2012P-1DEO-017T Trail Die Obverse
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2012P-1DEO-019T Trail Die Obverse
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2012P-1DEO-024T Trail Die Obverse
2012P-1DEO-025T Trail Die Obverse
2012P-1DEO-026T Trail Die Obverse
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