Design and Specifications of the Abraham Lincoln Dollar

The 2010 Lincoln cent marked a significant change in the long-running series. After the special 2009 bicentennial designs, the reverse was permanently changed to feature the Union Shield, symbolizing Lincoln’s preservation of the United States as a single country.
Weight 2.5 grams
Diameter 19.05 mm
Mint Marks P (Philadelphia), D (Denver)
Composition 97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper
Obverse Design Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, designed by Victor David Brenner
Reverse Design Union Shield, designed by Lyndall Bass
Years of Minting 2010-present

Collectibility and Rare Varieties

The condition of Lincoln cents greatly affects their value, with uncirculated specimens commanding higher prices. Some notable errors, such as doubled dies or off-center strikes, can significantly increase the coin’s rarity and value. However, as a modern issue, most 2010 Lincoln cents are common and only hold a small premium over face value in uncirculated condition.
2010 Proof (S) 1,689,366 minted; slightly more valuable
2010 (Both P and D) Over 3 billion minted; common

Explore Abraham Lincoln Dollar Values by Year

2010

Most Valuable Abraham Lincoln Dollar

This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.

Coin Name Circulated Price Uncirculated Price
2010-P Dollar Abraham Lincoln Position A (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2010-D Dollar Abraham Lincoln – Pos B Satin Finish (Special Strike) – $3.00 – $425.00
2010-P Dollar Abraham Lincoln – Pos B Satin Finish (Special Strike) – $3.00 – $275.00
2010-D Dollar Abraham Lincoln Position A (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2010-P Dollar Weak Edge Lettering Lincoln, Position B Edge Error (Regular Strike) – $20.00 – $500.00
2010-P Dollar Abraham Lincoln Position B (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2010-D Dollar Abraham Lincoln Position B (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2010-S Dollar Abraham Lincoln, DCAM (Proof) – $3.00 – $78.00
2010-P Dollar Abraham Lincoln – Pos A Satin Finish (Special Strike) – $3.00 – $160.00
2010-D Dollar Abraham Lincoln – Pos A Satin Finish (Special Strike) – $3.00 – $425.00
2010-P Dollar Abraham Lincoln First Day of Issue – Position A (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2010-P Dollar Weak Edge Lettering Lincoln, Position A Edge Error (Regular Strike) – $27.00 – $175.00
2010-P Dollar Partial Edge Lettering Lincoln, Position A Edge Error (Regular Strike) – $20.00 – $180.00
2010-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let., Overlap Lincoln, Position A Edge Error (Regular Strike) – $20.00 – $400.00
2010-D Dollar Abraham Lincoln First Day of Issue – Position A (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2010-P Dollar Abraham Lincoln First Day of Issue – Position B (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2010-D Dollar Abraham Lincoln First Day of Issue – Position B (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2010-S Dollar Abraham Lincoln First Strike, DCAM (Proof) – $3.00 – $145.00

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