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A shield on a penny symbolizes protection and unity. Introduced on the reverse of the U.S. cent in 2010, the shield design reflects the values of the nation, representing the American ideals of strength and security. The shield is adorned with 13 vertical stripes, symbolizing the original 13 colonies, and is topped with a banner that reads "E Pluribus Unum," highlighting the nation's unity in diversity.
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How much is a penny with a shield on the back worth?
one cent
What is the value of a 2010 shield penny?
If you got it in change, 1 cent. All US cents will have the same shield design from now on.Or $25-$35 dollars IFit is in a 50 penny roll
When was first Indian head penny issued?
The first year the Indian head cent was minted was 1859. In 1859, on the reverse, there is no shield, but all the other years have a shield.
What is the value of an Indian head penny with no shield?
1859 was the only year that Indian Head cents didn't have a shield as part of the reverse design; there's more information at the Related Question.
Who designed the penny with a shield on the back of it?
The coin was designed by artist Lyndall Bass. The Mint's sculptor-engraver Joseph Menna converted the design into the sculpture used to make dies that strike the coins. The shield is the so-called Union Shield that was used as a symbol during the Civil War.
How many different kinds of penney does US have?
The United States currently has five different types of pennies: the Lincoln Memorial penny, the Lincoln Bicentennial penny, the Shield penny, the Lincoln Union Shield penny, and the Lincoln Wheat penny.
When did they add a shield to the back of the penny?
Modern day pennies began using the shield in 2010.
Is a 2011 penny with a shield on the back worth more than one cent?
NO. It's just a penny. All Lincoln cents from 2010 to date have the shield reverse.
What is the syboml on a back of a penny?
If you mean a Lincoln cent date 2010 or 2011 it's the Union Shield. If not, post new question with a date.
How much is a penny with a shield on the back worth?
one cent
What year are they going to stop making the shield penny?
2012
What is on the tail side of a penny?
Currently its main feature is the Union Shield.
What is the value of a 2010 shield penny?
If you got it in change, 1 cent. All US cents will have the same shield design from now on.Or $25-$35 dollars IFit is in a 50 penny roll
Is a shield 2010 penny rare?
Not at all. BILLIONS are being minted. All US cents will have the same shield design from now on.
What is on the reverse of the 2008 British Penny?
In 2008, all British circulating coins had a redesigned reverse. When one of each of the six "Pence" coins is arranged correctly, the composite design shows the Royal Shield. That part of the shield visible on the Penny coin shows the bottom left part of the shield representing England, and the top left part of the shield representing Northern Ireland.
What year did they put a shield on the back of pennies?
The U.S. Mint introduced a shield design on the back of pennies in 2010. This design marked the return to a single, original concept for the penny, featuring a shield symbolizing the unity of the states. Prior to this, the penny featured various designs over the years, including the Lincoln Memorial and the Lincoln Bicentennial designs.
When was first Indian head penny issued?
The first year the Indian head cent was minted was 1859. In 1859, on the reverse, there is no shield, but all the other years have a shield.
