2011-S 1C Shield First Strike, DCAM PR70DCAM Certification #19308935, PCGS #505140

The original galvano was re-adopted in 2010 for the Shield Cent, showing what I consider to be a kinder, gentler Lincoln. The Civil War era shield design hearkens back to patterns from the late 1800s. These latest proof cents from the mint appear to have a more granular frost than those of previous years, appearing as though the dies were etched with strong acid. Although the effect is pronounced, the detail seems lost compared to proofs of earlier years. On the plus side, the mirrors on this coin are essentially perfect.