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2022

Small Cents · Lincoln Shield Cents · 2010–2026
Regular
Weight2.5 g
Diameter19.05 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 3,058,400,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-859

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About this coinHistory

The 2022 Lincoln Shield cent from the Philadelphia Mint had a mintage of approximately 3.06 billion pieces. Production settled back toward pre-pandemic levels as the national coin shortage gradually eased. The Federal Reserve reported improved coin circulation throughout 2022, though the supply chain had not fully returned to its pre-2020 equilibrium.

The 2022 cent continued the Shield reverse design into its thirteenth year. The design had surpassed the Memorial reverse's first thirteen years (1959 to 1971) without any modifications, while the Memorial design had undergone a subtle change in 1969 when Frank Gasparro added the tiny initials "FG" to the reverse. The Shield design has remained unaltered since its 2010 debut. Philadelphia's 2022 cents carry no mintmark, maintaining the tradition established at the nation's first Mint in 1792.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $0.01 $0.01
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $0.01 $0.01
F-12 Fine (F) $0.01 $0.01
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $0.01 $0.01
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $0.01 $0.01
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $0.01 $0.01
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS)
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 2022 Lincoln Shield Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $0.01, rising to roughly $0.01 in About Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 2022 Lincoln Shield Cents were minted?
3,058,400,000 were struck.
What is a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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.