2015 Lincoln Shield Cent
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About This Coin
The 2015 Lincoln Shield Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Shield Cents 2010 to Date series — 6th of 16 years in the series. In 2015, coins were struck at the Denver, San Francisco, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 1.1 million. This represents the second-lowest annual mintage in the series, below the series median of 1.7 million. 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 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 134 known die varieties for this date across 11 categories, including atypical die clash, bie die break cent, bisecting rim to rim die crack and 8 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $6 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $700 in MS68RD grade at David Lawrence RC. Designed by Victor David Brenner/Lyndall Bass.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
