© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" Birth and Early Childhood
2009 year| Copper plated zinc | 2.5 g | 19.05 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated zinc |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Log Cabin with the birth year of Lincoln (1809) below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
RM JL
E PLURIBUS UNUM
1809
ONE CENT
Translation:
United States of America
RM JL
Out of Many, One
1809
One Cent
Engraver: Jim Licaretz
Designer: Richard Masters
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2009 Lincoln Cent (Birth and Early Childhood) coin features a unique design that showcases Abraham Lincoln's early life, including his humble beginnings in a log cabin in Kentucky. The coin's design includes a depiction of Lincoln's childhood home, as well as a portrait of Lincoln as a young man. This coin was part of a series of four coins issued in 2009 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 284400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 D | 350400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood) 2009 coin.