2009 Lincoln Anniversary Cent 4 Coin Proof Set

In 2009, the United States Mint issued four different one-cent coins in recognition of the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln's birth and the 100th anniversary of the first issuance of the Lincoln cent. The reverse of each coin depicts four different designs, each one representing a different aspect, or theme, of the life of President Lincoln:

Birth and early childhood in Kentucky (1809-1816) The reverse features a log cabin that represents his humble beginnings in Kentucky with the inscriptions, "United States of America," "E Pluribus Unum," "One Cent" and "1809."

Formative years in Indiana (1816-1830) The reverse depicts a young Lincoln reading while taking a break from working as a rail splitter in Indiana.

Professional Life in Illinois (1830-1861) This design shows Lincoln as a young professional standing in front of the state capitol building in Springfield.

Presidency in Washington, DC (1861-1865) The half-finished United States Capitol dome is featured on this coin’s reverse, symbolizing a Nation torn apart by civil war and the resolve Lincoln showed as he guided the country through its most grave crisis.  It was in front of the rising dome that Lincoln began his Presidency and under the completed dome that his body lay in state. 

Proof coins are unlike regular U.S. coins, because they are struck at least twice on highly polished coin blanks to bring out the mirrored background and high-relief images.  They look very different from regular U.S. coins and because of the extra time it takes to strike each coin, only a limited number of Proof coins are produced each year.  They are never made again.

This limited edition Commemorative Lincoln Set is a true collector’s treasure–don’t miss out!

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