1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Professional Life - Bronze) 2009 front 1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Professional Life - Bronze) 2009 back
1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Professional Life - Bronze) 2009 photo
© PCGS

1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" Professional Life - Bronze

2009 year
Bronze (.95 copper, .03 zinc, .02 tin) 3.11 g 19.05 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Bronze (.95 copper, .03 zinc, .02 tin)
Weight
3.11 g
Diameter
19.05 mm
Thickness
1.55 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#335807
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

Lincoln standing in front of the state capitol building in Springfield, Illinois

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
JI E PLURIBUS UNUM DE
ONE CENT

Translation:
United States of America
JI Out of Many, One DE
One Cent

Engraver: Don Everhart

Designer: Joel Iskowitz

Edge

Plain

Comment

The proof and satin finish are made to commemorate 100 years of the Lincoln cent by using the original 95% copper alloy.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2009 Lincoln Cent (Professional Life - Bronze) is that it was the first coin in the Lincoln Cent series to feature a new design for the reverse side, which showcases a scene of Abraham Lincoln's professional life, specifically his time as a lawyer and legislator. This design change marked a significant departure from the traditional wheat ears and shield that had been featured on the reverse of the coin since its introduction in 1909.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  784614 - - - - - -
2009 D 784614 - - - - - -
2009 S 2995615 - - - - - -

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" (Professional Life - Bronze) 2009 coin.