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.
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.
On the reverse of all 2010/2011 pennies is the Union Shield which a design meant to symbolize a united nation.
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it depends on the date and the mint mark. Lincoln pennies were minted 1909~now. Wheat pennies 1909~1958. Lincoln memorial pennies 1959~2008. Lincoln bicentennial pennies 2009 (4 designs), Lincoln union shield pennies 2010~ .
Modern day pennies began using the shield in 2010.
NO. It's just a penny. All Lincoln cents from 2010 to date have the shield reverse.
Any golden color is just due to the toning of the outer copper plating. It doesn't add any value to the coin. It is just worth one cent.
Not at all. BILLIONS are being minted. All US cents will have the same shield design from now on.
It looks just like the 2010 but with a 2011 date, the Union Shield reverse is permanent.
It looks just like the 2010 but with a 2011 date, the Union Shield reverse is permanent.
As of 2010 its value is One cent in circulated condition. A nice uncirculated one might sell for as much as a quarter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you mean a Lincoln cent date 2010 or 2011 it's the Union Shield. If not, post new question with a date.