United States 2010 cent

from the Mountain Groan Collection

specimens from the early release

the poster of this image described it as an error. It is more likely to be a die chip or a grease blob, neither of which bring a premium

The cent issues of 2009 were devoted to four designs commemorating various stages in the life of Abraham Lincoln. The 2010 cent begins a new regular issue featuring a restored bust of Lincoln on the obverse and the "shield" reverse. Altho rumors circulated that the new cent was to be copper-plated steel, the specimen shown here is not magnetic, suggesting that the previous copper-plated zinc is still in use.

Recorded mintage: 1,963,630,000.

Specification: 2.5 g, copper-plated zinc, 19 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 468.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.

Link to:

• 2005-S cent
• 2010 "silver eagle" dollar
• Mexico 2010 5 pesos KM-923
• United States 2019-S cent
• Coins and currency dated 2010
• return to United States Lincoln Shield Cents (2010-date)