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2019-W Uncirculated

Small Cents · Lincoln Shield Cents · 2010–2026
Semi-key NIFC
Weight2.5 g
Diameter19 mm
MintWest Point
StrikeNIFC (Not Intended for Circulation)
Mintage 200,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-Plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
DesignerVictor D. Brenner / Lyndall Bass
Collector's Key IDCK-852

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The 2019-W Uncirculated Lincoln Shield cent is a special collector issue struck at the West Point Mint with a limited mintage of approximately 200,000 pieces. The uncirculated finish uses burnished blanks and specially prepared dies to create a soft, uniform luster across the coin's surface. The result is a coin that looks distinctly different from both a standard circulation strike and a proof, with a gentle sheen that highlights the design's details without the extreme contrast of mirror and frost.

The 2019-W Uncirculated cent was sold through premium U.S. Mint products, not released into circulation. The 200,000-piece mintage makes it one of the scarcest modern Lincoln cents, comparable to the 2017-S Enhanced Uncirculated and the 2018-S and 2019-W Reverse Proofs. Collectors pursuing a complete set of 2019-W cents needed this Uncirculated version, the Reverse Proof, and the Proof, in addition to the circulation-quality "W" cents found in bank rolls. The combination of the West Point mintmark and the limited production has made the 2019-W Uncirculated cent a sought-after modern rarity in the Shield series.

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GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G)
VG-8 Very Good (VG)
F-12 Fine (F)
VF-20 Very Fine (VF)
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF)
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU)
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS)
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 2019-W Uncirculated Lincoln Shield Cents were minted?
200,000 were struck.
What is a 2019-W Uncirculated 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 2019-W Uncirculated 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 2019-W Uncirculated Lincoln Shield Cent a key date?
It's a semi-key date — scarcer than common issues but more available than the series' key dates.