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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:
81798
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Lyndal Bass (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 2020
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:
2020
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,560,800,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
2010-2026
Composition:
Copper-plated zinc
PCGS #:
810704
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Coin Value History
2020 1c Shield MS RD
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2020 1c Shield MS RD
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.20 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | $34.00 | $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 |
2020 1C Lincoln Shield Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: 0 in 63, 0 finer (5/26). ...
$165
2020 1C Lincoln Cent Shield -- Retained Cud Reverse -- MS66 Red PCGS....
$186
2020 1C Lincoln Cent Shield -- Struck Through Grease -- MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (82/412 and 1/3+)....
$39
2020 1C Shield Reverse Lincoln Cent -- Struck 7% Off Center -- MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$51
2020 1C Shield Reverse Lincoln Cent -- Struck 8% Off Center -- MS60 Red PCGS. ...
$69
2020 1C Shield Lincoln Cent -- Reverse Split Die -- MS63 Red NGC....
$288
2020 1C Shield Reverse Lincoln Cent -- Retained Cud Reverse -- MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$660
2017-D 1C Shield Reverse Lincoln Cent -- Reverse Struck Thru -- MS64 Red NGC. ...
$264
2020 1C Shield Reverse Lincoln Cent -- Struck 5% Off Center -- MS63 Red PCGS. ...
$55
2018 1C Shield Reverse Lincoln Cent -- Struck 5% Off Center -- MS63 Red PCGS. ...
$47
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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
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