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2014-S Proof

Small Cents · Lincoln Shield Cents · 2010–2026
Regular Proof
Weight2.5 g
Diameter19.05 mm
MintSan Francisco
StrikeProof
Mintage 1,243,228
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-830

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The 2014-S Proof Lincoln Shield cent was produced at the San Francisco Mint with a mintage of approximately 1.24 million pieces, continuing the steady production levels that characterized proof set sales in the mid-2010s. The proof cent features the standard deep cameo finish, with frosted devices rising from mirror-bright fields.

San Francisco proof cents from the Shield era share a consistent quality that makes them popular with type collectors seeking a single representative example of the design. The proof format highlights the fine details of both the Brenner obverse portrait and the Bass Shield reverse, including the texture of Lincoln's hair and beard and the horizontal hatching between the shield's vertical stripes. Each proof set is sealed in a protective case that preserves the coin's finish indefinitely.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 2014-S Proof Lincoln Shield Cents were minted?
1,243,228 were struck.
What is a 2014-S Proof Lincoln Shield Cent made of?
Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper), weighing 2.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2014-S Proof Lincoln Shield Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 2014-S Proof Lincoln Shield Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.