2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Penny The Formative Years

Description: Backgrounding historical events from the year of this coin: Barack Obama’s Inauguration: Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the office. This event is exemplary of Lincoln’s ideals reaching fruition. Air France Flight 447: The flight crashed in the Atlantic Ocean leaving no survivors. Iranian Presidential Election Protests: Protests erupted over the 2009 Iranian presidential election. “Miracle on the Hudson”: US Airways Flight 1549 crash-landed in the Hudson River with no fatalities, an event that became known as the "Miracle on the Hudson" Death of Michael Jackson: The “King of Pop” Michael Jackson died by acute propofol intoxication. Launch of Bitcoin: The Bitcoin network was created as the first block of the digital currency was mined by a person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. Earthquake in Central Italy: An earthquake struck central Italy, killing 308 people1. Swine Flu Pandemic: The H1N1 virus was responsible for the swine flu pandemic. This 2009 Lincoln Centennial Penny commemorates the Formative Years of the United States. The coin features a red color and is made of copper plated zinc. The Lincoln Penny was first introduced in 1909 to commemorate the centennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. It was the first widely circulating design of a U.S. president on a coin, an idea that had been seen as too monarchical in the past. The obverse design featuring President Abraham Lincoln was created by Victor David Brenner. The original reverse design depicted two stalks of wheat, giving the coin its colloquial name, the Wheat Penny. In 1959, the reverse was changed to feature the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. This design was introduced to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. It served through 2008 and was replaced by the Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program. The Lincoln Centennial Memorial Penny that regards Lincoln’s formative years is a part of the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial series. Design: The coin features a right-facing portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, designed by Victor David Brenner. The reverse depicts Abraham Lincoln sitting on a log reading a book. This design represents Lincoln’s formative years in Indiana. Composition: The coin is made of copper-plated zinc. Weight and Size: The coin weighs 2.5 grams, has a diameter of 19.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.55 mm. Minting: The coin was minted at both the United States Mint of Philadelphia and the United States Mint of Denver. The Lincoln Memorial penny symbolizes a period of American history characterized by growth and challenges, reflecting the country’s enduring respect for Lincoln. For many, it serves as a reminder of the nation’s progress since the Civil War and its ongoing commitment to the ideals Lincoln represented. The coin also represents a technical achievement in numismatics. It represented a bridge between past and present, blending historical reverence with contemporary design. Collectors and historians alike appreciate this penny for its artistic merit and celebration of Lincoln’s enduring legacy. It is from the lowest mintage ever. Variety - 2009 Bronze Grade - MS according to CoinSnap Mintage - 784,614 Composition - .95 copper, .03 zinc, .02 tin Weight - 2.481 grams

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Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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