Following the special Bicentennial 2009 pennies program, the U.S. Mint redesigned the reverse of the Lincoln cent. The new reverse – designed by Lyndall Bass – depicts a “Union Shield” to represent President Lincoln’s preservation of the United States as a single, unified nation. The obverse continued Victor D. Brenner’s original Lincoln portrait design from 1909. These pennies with a shield on the back make a great addition to any collection, and every order is backed by our 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Learn More