2010 Lincoln Shield Cent Pics

Am I missing something? Why aren't the mintages published?

 

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Because they are still minting them.

 

They just keep minting until they are tired? There is no pre set limit?

 

I think when it tones brown, It will look like an acorn instead of a shield

 

It's odd that all the typefonts on the coin are sans serif. . . except for the United States of America part which has exaggerated serifs. Not congruent. But it's good-looking overall.

 

....i think most collectors expect a very nice looking shiny near flawless coin when

they order a proof coin set from the mint. they can 'think' the mint is not doing its

job when they look like they're not. it doesn't help the mints image when they allow

their product, that they charge a premium for, to be shipped out to a customer

(collector) with spots or any other flaws on them. it just shows incompetency letting

the coins ship. how can these get the green light for shipping? where are the inspectors?

i believe the mint DOES claim perfection. they tell us that the blanks are highly polished

and struck at least twice for greater detail AND inspected for perfection etc. so why

shouldn't the collector be upset? that's my point.

 

I think it looks really good, much better than I expected. I like it!

 

It's OK I guess but sure wish our coins would have a little more artistic designs on them. It sure is odd we spend so much time with massive details on our paper money but so little imagination on our coins.

 

Looks good. I like it.

 

What they said

What they said. I kinnda like it and hope to see them in Change.

 

Is the Mint actually claiming Perfection now? I have to admit I wouldn't know as I haven't purchased from them since 1975. If they are they are being foolish, if they aren't then then to expect perfection is foolish. As far as inspection, I would bet that it consists of a couple of people spot checking, or just watching as the coins go past them. Also spots, especially on copper, could easily be forming after the inspection. It's like the milk spots that develop on the proof ASE's, in many cases they were fine when they were inspected and shipped, then the spots developed later.

 

Generally -- I think -- they will keep minting them until the end of the year. But production will ramp up, or slow down, depending on demand (e.g., last year when nickels and dimes ceased production for periods of time).

 

(and when worn down)

An interesting prediction!

 

You just can't get that kind of detail (or anything close to it) on a punched-coin. In fact, that's one of the (multiple) biggest complaints against clad -- with silver you can get some nice detail, but not with clad. Copper -- I'm guessing -- is easier. I'm guessing because of the level of detail in the 2009 variations. Although, even there, while there is detail, it's not much depth, because of the medium of the art.

And that's the main thing: you're comparing apples and oranges -- or, more specifically, printed art with sculpted art.

 

I got a roll of these and cracked it open. Every single one had scuff marks on the portrait of the obverse. I'm assuming it was from the bank rolling machine. They do look nice in hand.

But I'm betting the ones that will come direct from the mint or in sets will be super nice. A lot more high quality cents than last year for sure.

I have a post in the Open section for a trade if you're interested.

-LTB

 

Man that really looks nice. IMO it is a hugh improvment from the memorial.

 

At first I didn't think much of the 2010 design that was chosen. After seeing the pics posted this design has grown on me. I like it!

 

It's kind of weird seeing a new reverse design. Call me old fashion.

 

Thanks for the nice real life pictures!
It does look better than the drawing.

 

Did I miss the boat on buying these? They are not up on the USMint.gov site.

If the two set rolls havent been released for sale yet, anyone know when?

(Sorry if this has been already asked)