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The "Union Shield" theme was first issued this design in 2010. The obverse (heads) shows the image of President Abraham Lincoln used on the penny since 1909. The shield on the reverse (tails) represents Lincoln's preservation of the United States as a single country.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
A shield with the words E PLURIBUS UNUM is centered with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the top periphery and ONE cent in a ribbon across the shield.
Catalog Information
GSID:
85144
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Lyndal Bass (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 2021
Reverse Designer:
Lyndal Bass
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
2.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.09 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19.05
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Shield
Coin Date:
2021
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,925,820,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
2010-2026
Composition:
Copper-plated zinc
PCGS #:
852825
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2021 1c Shield MS RD
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.20 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | $27.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $0 – $125
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Worth: $1 – $50
2009 1c Birth & Early Childhood MS RD
Worth: $0 – $4,500
2009 1c Satin Finish, Birth & Early Childhood MS RD
Worth: $1 – $50
2009-D 1c Birth & Early Childhood MS RD
Worth: $0 – $200
2009-D 1c Satin Finish, Birth & Early Childhood MS RD
Worth: $1 – $50
2009 1c Formative Years MS BN
2009 1c Formative Years MS RB
2009 1c Formative Years MS RD
Worth: $0 – $1,500
2009 1c Satin Finish, Formative Years MS RD
Worth: $1 – $50
2009-D 1c Formative Years MS RD
Worth: $0 – $2,000
2009-D 1c Satin Finish, Formative Years MS RD
Worth: $1 – $50
2009 1c Professional Life MS RD
Worth: $0 – $1,250
2009 1c Satin Finish, Professional Life MS RD
Worth: $1 – $50
2009-D 1c Professional Life MS RD
Worth: $0 – $300
2021 1C Lincoln Cent, Shield -- Major Retained Cud -- MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 53 in 65 (1 in 65+), 304 finer (5/26)...
$293
2021 1C Lincoln Cent Shield -- 4% Straight Clip -- MS62 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/350 and 0/5+)....
$109
2021 1C Lincoln Cent Shield -- 5% Straight Clip -- MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/334 and 2/3+)....
$114
2021 1C Lincoln Cent Shield -- Major Die Break -- MS63 Red PCGS....
$228
2021 1C Shield Reverse Lincoln Cent -- Obverse Split Die -- MS66 Red NGC. ...
$252
2021 1C Lincoln Cent -- Major Retained Cud -- MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/234 and 1/2+)....
$336
2021 1C Lincoln Cent Shield -- Retained Cud --MS64 Red PCGS....
$228
2021 1C Shield Reverse Lincoln Cent -- Obverse Retained Die Break -- MS66 Red NGC. ...
$372
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