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Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Lincoln is portrayed sitting on a log reading a book, while taking a break from the laborious work of splitting work. Axe is resting nearby along with the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Catalog Information
GSID:
379408
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse);Charles Vickers (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 2009
Reverse Designer:
Charles Vickers
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
2.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.09 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19.05
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Formative Years, DDR
Variety 2:
FS-806
Coin Date:
2009
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
376,000,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
2009
Composition:
Copper-plated zinc
PCGS #:
569559
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Coin Value History
2009 1c Formative Years, DDR, FS-806 MS RD
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2009 1c Formative Years, DDR, FS-806 MS RD
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Lincoln Cent 1c Birth Bicentennial, 2009 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $125
Lincoln Cent 1c Birth Bicentennial, Satin Finish, 2009 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $1 – $50
2009 1c Birth & Early Childhood MS RD
Worth: $0 – $4,500
2009 1c Satin Finish, Birth & Early Childhood MS RD
Worth: $1 – $50
2009-D 1c Birth & Early Childhood MS RD
Worth: $0 – $200
2009-D 1c Satin Finish, Birth & Early Childhood MS RD
Worth: $1 – $50
2009 1c Formative Years MS BN
2009 1c Formative Years MS RB
2009 1c Formative Years MS RD
Worth: $0 – $1,500
2009 1c Satin Finish, Formative Years MS RD
Worth: $1 – $50
2009-D 1c Formative Years MS RD
Worth: $0 – $2,000
2009-D 1c Satin Finish, Formative Years MS RD
Worth: $1 – $50
2009 1c Professional Life MS RD
Worth: $0 – $1,250
2009 1c Satin Finish, Professional Life MS RD
Worth: $1 – $50
2009-D 1c Professional Life MS RD
Worth: $0 – $300
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