2021-S Proof Lincoln Shield Cent
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Mintage | 880,396 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper) |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-858 |
The 2021-S Proof Lincoln Shield cent was produced at the San Francisco Mint with a mintage of approximately 880,396 pieces. The drop below one million proof cents for the first time in the Shield era reflected changing collector demographics and purchasing patterns. Proof set sales had been gradually declining for years, and the pandemic accelerated some collectors' shift away from annual set purchases.
Despite the lower mintage, the 2021-S proof maintains the high quality that defines San Francisco proof coinage. The mirror-and-frost cameo finish renders the Shield design with the clarity and depth that distinguish proof coins from all other formats. The sub-million mintage may eventually make the 2021-S proof more sought-after by date collectors who track production numbers as a measure of relative scarcity.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
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