- Year: 2012
- Mint Mark: S
- Coin: Shield Penny
- Type: Lincoln Penny
- Price: 1 cent-$25.00+
- Face Value: 0.01 USD
- Produced: 2,883,200,000
- Edge: Smooth
Notes: Being relatively new the 2012 S Shield Cent is readily available in many of the higher ranges of mint state. PR68, PR69, and PR70 are all relatively affordable. As always look for the RD designation. A RD 2012 D Shield Penny with be worth about 20 to 30% more than one that is RB (Red Brown), and a RB will be worth more than a Brown (BN). DCAM and CAM will add an additional 20% to 50% on top of current value.
Mintages
How much is a 2012 S Shield Penny worth?
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $25 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 2012, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
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Use the handy-dandy calculator below to find the real value of any Shield Penny in your collection.
Most Valuable
The most valuable Shield Penny's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.
| Image | Year | Mint | Worth |
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2012 | D | $25 |
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2012 | S | $25 |
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2013 | D | $25 |
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2013 | S | $25 |
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2014 | S | $25 |
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2017 | S | $22 |
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2010 | D | $21 |
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2012 | $20 | |
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2013 | $20 | |
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2015 | S | $20 |
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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.
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