Introduction
In recognition of the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln's birth and the 100th anniversary of the first issuance of the Lincoln cent the U.S. mint issued 4 different cent reverse designs for 2009. While the obverse (heads) will continue to bear the familiar likeness of President Lincoln currently on the one-cent coin, the reverse will reflect four different designs, each one representing a different aspect, or theme, of the life of President Lincoln. These new designs represent 4 new (and affordable) type coins for collectors to add to their collection.
Design
Note: the obverse design will maintain the traditional Lincoln design from the previous Lincoln Memorial and Wheat type coins.
| Birth and early childhood in Kentucky (1809-1816) | Formative years in Indiana (1816-1830) |
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| Professional Life in Illinois (1830-1861) | Presidency in Washington, DC (1861-1865) |
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Coin Specifications
Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco
Composition: 0.992 zinc, 0.008 copper plating
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 2.5 grams
Edge: Smooth
2009 Mintages
| Design type | Total Mintage |
|---|---|
| Birth and early childhood in Kentucky (1809-1816) | tbd |
| Formative years in Indiana (1816-1830) | tbd |
| Professional Life in Illinois (1830-1861) | tbd |
| Presidency in Washington, DC (1861-1865) | tbd |
