2020 (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
- $760
- Sold
- Grade
- MS69RD
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 2020 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the Lincoln Shield Cents 2010 to Date collection. The Philadelphia Mint struck 3,560,800,000 cents dated 2020. 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 #810704.
External References
Error Varieties(26)
2020 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent - DCL 001
2020 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
2020 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
2020 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
2020 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
2020 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
2020 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
2020 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
2020 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
2020 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
2020 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
2020 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
2020 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
CU-1C-2020-01 Cud
IDB-1c-2020-01 Interior Die Break
IDB-1c-2020-02 Interior Die Break
IDB-1c-2020-03 Interior Die Break
RCD-1c-2020-01 Retained Cud
RRDC-1c-2020-01R Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack
SD-1c-2020-01R Split Die
SKH-1c-2020-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2020-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2020-03 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2020-04 & 05 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-2020-06 Spiked Head
UDC-1c-2020-01R Unusual Die Crack
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