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Small Cents Lincoln Shield Cent 2012-S
2012 S Lincoln Shield Cent
Copper Plated Zinc Penny
Mintage: 1,237,415
Metal Composition: 97.5% Zinc - 2.5% Copper
Diameter: 19 mm
Mass / Weight: 2.5 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): 2012 S Lincoln Shield Cent (Penny) were struck only as Proof coins.
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-65)
Proof (PR-65)
- - - - - - - - $6.25
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2012-S Lincoln Shield Penny (Proof Coin) is Worth $6.25 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $0.0095
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$24.99
Seller: CML Certification Agency: ANACS
Certification Number: 0200587030100130
Condition: PR70DCAM
$5.69
Seller: whcwa Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Proof
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$4.99
Seller: agui23 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Proof