2022-P Lincoln Shield Cent BU

This 2022-P Lincoln Shield Cent BU is a modern issue from the later years of the Lincoln cent series, struck at the Philadelphia Mint with the Union Shield reverse. In Brilliant Uncirculated condition, it offers the crisp detail and fresh appearance collectors look for in a newly issued coin. Philadelphia examples are an important part of any complete date-and-mint Lincoln cent set, and later Shield cents carry extra interest as part of the final stretch of the series. 

The Lincoln Shield reverse was introduced in 2010 after the 2009 Bicentennial cents. It kept Victor D. Brenner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and used Lyndall Bass’s Union Shield design on the reverse, which remained the standard type through the end of the Shield-cent run. That gives coins like the 2022-P a distinct place in the long history of the Lincoln cent. 

Collectors often enjoy modern Lincoln cents because they are affordable, easy to organize by date and mint, and still tied to one of the most recognizable designs in American coinage. A Brilliant Uncirculated 2022-P is especially appealing for collectors who want a clean Philadelphia example with original mint surfaces and strong eye appeal. Coins like this work well in a Shield-cent set, a broader Lincoln cent collection, or a modern U.S. coin album. The final sentence is an inference based on the coin’s series, mint, and BU condition. 

Specifications & Mintage

Denomination: One Cent

Series: Lincoln Shield Cent

Designer: Victor D. Brenner / Lyndall Bass

Composition: Copper-plated Zinc

Weight: 2.50 grams

Diameter: 19.00 mm

Edge: Plain

Mint: Philadelphia

Mintage: Not listed in the sources I found

Years of Issue: 2010–2025

Reverse Type: Union Shield 

Item Details

This listing includes one 2022-P Lincoln Shield Cent in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and features the Union Shield reverse used throughout the Lincoln Shield series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive. 

Whether you are building a complete Lincoln cent set, adding a Philadelphia issue to your date-and-mint collection, or simply picking up a sharp modern example of the Shield reverse type, this 2022-P Lincoln Shield Cent BU makes a solid addition.