2021 (D) 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
- $3,300
- Sold
- Grade
- MS68RD
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 2021 (D) Lincoln Shield Cent is a cent from the Denver Mint, belonging to the Lincoln Shield Cents 2010 to Date series. The Denver Mint struck 3,982,800,000 cents dated 2021. 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. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Struck in copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #852829.
External References
Error Varieties(12)
2021-D Doubled Die Reverse VDDR-001
2021-D Doubled Die Reverse VDDR-002
2021-D Doubled Die Reverse VDDR-003
2021-D Doubled Die Reverse VDDR-004
2021-D Doubled Die Reverse VDDR-005
2021-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
2021-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
2021-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
2021-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
2021-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
2021-D Variety WWHO-001
SKH-1C-2021D-01 Spike Head
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