2022 Lincoln Shield Cent

About This Coin

The 2022 Lincoln Shield Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Shield Cents 2010 to Date series — a late issue, 13th of 16 years in the series. In 2022, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 6.4 billion. This represents the second-highest annual mintage in the series, above 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 25 known die varieties for this date across 5 categories, including cud, doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse and 2 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 $2.1K in MS67+RD grade at eBay. Designed by Victor David Brenner (obverse), Lyndall Bass (reverse).