Lincoln Shield Cent

Shield Cent (2010-present) · 2010–present

Lincoln Shield Cent obverse reference photograph

Obverse

Reference photos: Wikimedia Commons — public domain (U.S. Mint)
Era
Shield Cent (2010-present)
Years minted
2010–present
Composition
Copper-plated Zinc
Reference weight
2.50 g
Accepted weight band
2.40 – 2.60 g
Diameter
19.05 mm
Thickness
1.52 mm
Mint marks
P · D · S

Authenticity check

A genuine example should weigh between 2.40 g and 2.60 g. Anything outside that band — or a diameter off 19.05 mm — is a strong counterfeit signal.

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