Price Guide for 2015 Cent Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $10.00 – $380.73
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $350.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6.00 – $500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $10.00 – $700.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1.79 – $159.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $900.00
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eBayCirculated: $350.00Uncirculated: $2.25 – $2,552.00
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eBayUncirculated: $99.00
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eBayCirculated: $4.20 – $24.66Uncirculated: $0.99 – $69.95
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eBayUncirculated: $9.50 – $54.99
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $79.95
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eBayUncirculated: $5.00 – $89.00
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eBayCirculated: $2.25 – $19.25Uncirculated: $1.99 – $112.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $35.00
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eBayUncirculated: $6.50 – $77.00
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eBayUncirculated: $20.55
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $40.88
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eBayUncirculated: $31.88 – $108.98
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $203.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6.00 – $40.00
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eBayUncirculated: $14.99 – $199.99
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eBayUncirculated: $10.50 – $225.27
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $160.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5.00 – $150.99
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eBayUncirculated: $45.00
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eBayUncirculated: $29.99 – $1,650.00
Design and Specifications of the 2015 Cent
The 2015 Lincoln cent continues the Union Shield design on the reverse, which was introduced in 2010 as part of the penny’s centennial redesign. This design symbolizes President Lincoln’s preservation of the United States as a single, unified country. The obverse retains the iconic Lincoln portrait that has been featured on the cent since 1909, making it one of the longest-running designs in U.S. coinage history.
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
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| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia), D (Denver) |
| Composition | 99.2% zinc, 0.8% copper |
| Obverse Design | Abraham Lincoln portrait, designed by Victor D. Brenner |
| Reverse Design | Union Shield, designed by Lyndall Bass |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 2015 Lincoln cents has a minimal impact on their value for circulation strikes, as they are extremely common in all grades. However, uncirculated examples with full original luster and no contact marks can command a small premium.
For proof coins, condition is more critical. Proof cents with deep cameo contrast and flawless surfaces (PR69 or PR70) are more desirable and valuable to collectors.
Mintage: 4,083,600,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in all grades, including MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily collected as part of date sets
Mintage: 5,443,200,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in all grades, including MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily collected as part of date sets
Mintage: 1,463,705
Rarity Scale: Common (for proofs)
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in PR65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, collected by proof set enthusiasts
Strike quality can affect the desirability of 2015 cents, particularly for high-grade examples. Coins with sharp, well-defined details, especially on Lincoln’s hair and the shield on the reverse, are more sought after by collectors.
Toning is generally not a significant factor for modern cents, but unusual or attractive colors on proof coins might increase interest among some collectors.
While not typically found on modern issues, any major mint errors (such as off-center strikes, double dies, or wrong planchets) could significantly increase the value of a 2015 cent.
