Coin values the coin value guide what is the value of. I found a 2009 penny with a man on the back, sitting on a log. The lincoln bicentennial cents were minted in 2009 only celebrating the 200th anniversary of lincolns birth and the 100th year of the venerable lincoln cent. Lincoln memorial cent value 19592009 civil war token coin. Designs for lincoln pennies in 2009 the spruce crafts.
This seems different from the one listed in ken potters book strike it rich with pocket change. Here are 5 classics, plus 3 recently discovered rare pennies. The second cent depicts lincoln reading a book as he takes a break from railsplitting. With its wide diversity of intriguing varieties, lowmintage key dates, and varied metallic compositions, the lincoln cent series has a lot to offer the collector. The us minted the 2009 penny with no mint mark and also the 2009 d penny and 2009 s proof penny. Newspapers heralded the release of the new coin and the public responded with unprecedented excitement. December 31, 2009, shall bear an image emblematic of president lincolns preservation of the united states of america as a single and united country. In 2009, the united states mint issued four different pennies throughout the year in recognition of the bicentennial of lincolns birth and centennial of the first year of the lincoln cent. While most lincoln memorial pennies are worth only face value or a little more, there are a few rare lincoln memorial pennies you should be keeping your eye out for. Lincoln penny design images for 2009 circulating cents coin news. Lincoln pennies lincoln cent reference, penny designs. The second cent depicts lincoln reading a book as he. The secretary of the treasury shall issue 1cent coins in 2009 with the exact metallic content as the 1cent coin.
The design of the coin is representative of lincolns life while in washington d. Jul 23, 2009 rare silver 1 penny coin could be worth. In this video we are talking about rare 2009 pennies worth money and. Keep coin roll hunting and always remember you can find rare coins without going to a coin dealer. Hobbylinc carries 18 cents penny coin collecting books and supplies at discounts up to 20%. These coins were specially made with special 95% copper planchets 3% tin and 2% zinc to mirror the original metallic composition of the 1909 lincoln cents. The themes on the reverses represent the four major aspects of lincolns life.
The 2009 lincoln cents are special for many reasons. You also have three conditional factors that determine the value of a lincoln memorial cent and they are. After a 20 pence phenomenon, now it is a time for a 1 penny silver rare coin. Furthermore, like all price lists, this is a just a guide to what a coin might sell for and no guarantee of actual value. Two 2009 lincoln error pennies you should look out for youtube. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare minimum value of coin.
The familiar portrait of lincoln on the obverse or heads side of the penny has been there, essentially unchanged, for nearly 100 years. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. It is the second of four redesigned 2009 lincoln cents to feature new designs celebrating the bicentennial of abraham lincolns birth. Although many factors determine the value of a coin, you can quickly determine the value of your penny by knowing the date, mint mark, and grade. In the books, lincolns cabin always seemed so neat, clean, and perfectly. Value wise, dont put much weight in estimates listed on wexlers or other similar sites. Liberty stayed on the penny for more than 60 years.
The lincoln memorial reverse was itself replaced in 2009 by four commemorative designs. In this video we look at 2009 pennies and their errors. How much is a 2009 penny with abraham lincoln sitting on a. Mintage pr mintage ms63 ms64 ms65 ms66 pf65 1959 609,715,000 1,149,291. How much is a 2009 lincoln cent ngc ms67 fdi log cabin penny. The year will feature the debut one highly anticipated coin, the launch of two new coin series, and two unique commemorative coins. Your collection begins with issue one featuring a commemorative collectible panel with two 2009ky pennies one from each mint and a. The lincoln cent is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. Ill tell you a lot more about these 2009 lincoln bicentennial cents and what your 2009 pennies are worth. Remember that the prices are just a guide, a starting point for asserting value. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.
The value of an abraham lincoln coin is worth one penny or more depending on the year, rarity, and condition. No other coin in united states history has had the historic significance of the lincoln penny. Jul 20, 2017 get the cfa field guide to checking your dollar bills and coins from change that could be worth more than face value. In 2009, the us mint celebrated the bicentennial 200th anniversary of the birth of us president abraham lincoln, as well as the centennial 100th anniversary of the lincoln cent or lincoln penny itself. Mint released a special series of new penny designs for 2009.
In 1857, the coin got smaller and the metal composition changed to 88% copper and 12% nickel. Learn more about us on our about page or our faq page. The 2009 lincoln presidency penny is the fourth and final 2009 lincoln cent to commemorate the 200th anniversary of abraham lincolns birth. Lincoln memorial cent value by date 195969 memorial rev. Oct 26, 2010 the four different 2009 satin finish lincoln cents have an even lower mintage than the 1931s lincoln cent. Us coin values listed in these charts are based on certified coin values, ebay sold auctions, heritage coin auction results, coinage magazine and red book us coin values. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin below the date.
I found a penny and i dont know if its worth something. I cannot say what the grade may be, but it looks decent even though it does have the very common 09 spotting issues. Lincoln bicentennial small cents 2009 for sale ebay. The luster conditions only apply to mint state coins so any circulated coin will be designated bn. All coins struck by the united states government with a value of 1 100 of a dollar are called cents.
The design of the coin is representative of lincolns life while in washington. Lincoln memorial cent value 19592009 civil war token. The 2009 lincoln pennies intended for circulation will be the same composition as other modern pennies. Now, a complete collection of lincoln cents brings together 4 all new designs in brilliant uncirculated condition, plus all the other lincoln pennies from 1909 to 2009. From the day it first appeared in 1909, the lincoln cent has been an extremely popular coin. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. If the coin has a grainy appearance or seems to have tiny holes, or scratches, or looks pinkish then its a problem coin and will sell for less than the values listed. A rd coin is going to have at least 90% original luster as struck by the mint and is the most valuable condition. The 2009 lincoln bicentennial cents were released into circulation, meaning they could be obtained for face value plucked right from pocket change for merely 1 cent each. The four different 2009 satin finish lincoln cents have an even lower mintage than the 1931s lincoln cent. Get the cfa field guide to checking your dollar bills and coins from change that could be worth more than face value. The most popular cents penny coin collecting books and supplies brands include whitman publishing, and h. The united states mint has made four different types of small cents. A big start for americas favorite little coin the lincoln cent.
It was and still is a fixture in united states commerce. Some pcgs coins sell for less than the prices listed and some pcgs coins sell for more than the prices listed. In addition to the standard pennies and copper proof pennies, the mint sold specialedition copper pennies with a satin finish as part of a set. Date and mintmark variety identify each date and its mintmark variety. A lot of people ask me if these special 2009 pennies are worth anything more than face value due to their unique commemorative designs the answer. The 2009, 2010 or 2011 editions of red book do not list values. It has a picture of a man sitting on a log reading a book. The proof and uncirculated set cents were minted in the exact same composition as the original 1909 lincoln cents, 95% copper, 5% zinc. There were four different reverse designs made only in 2009. Two 2009 lincoln error pennies you should look out for. You cant tell by looking at your daily pocket change, but the united states mint actually produced more than 2.
Facts about 2009 lincoln bicentennial pennies 4 designs. These coins did not circulate and could only be obtained by purchasing the 2009 mint set directly from the mint. With only one major design change in the last century, the lincoln cent saw four new reverse designs in 2009, with a fifth and final design in 2010. I found a 2009 penny with a man on the back, sitting on a. I was very pleased with the price and quick delivery. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. Lincoln head cents collection littleton coin company. The penny design for 2009 was the first time in 50 years that the reverse or. The act called for four new reverse designs to be included, keeping the obverse intact. Judging how much an old penny is worth follows a step by step approach.
Click here should you save your 2009 lincoln cents. Oct 22, 20 on the formative years fy cent, the second reverse design of 2009, the place to look is lincolns left hand, in which he is holding a book that he is reading while taking a break form splitting logs, said to be the way that he financed his education. Find penny prices and values in the coin value guides. Lincoln cent penny value memorial reverse coin helpu.
The front obverse side of the one cent coin continues to feature the profile of abraham lincoln sculpted by victor david brenner introduced on the 1909 lincoln penny. For more background information showing how values listed in the guide are determined and getting the most value from the guide, here is a quick, behind the scene look. I have this 2009 formative years penny, its copper, its looks pretty good, shiny but not perfect, and everything is readable. However, the mint unexpectedly discontinued selling the 2009 uncirculated sets on june 15, 2010. We are proud to say that the dansco corporation produces 100% of. When it comes to choosing a personalized christmas gift for a 10yearold boy or girl, think beyond toys and clothes, and consider stimulating their minds with a new hobby, such as coin. One of the most eagerly awaited coin releases in recent memory will take place in january. The coin represented a step into the modern age for circulating u. The design on the first penny was of a woman with flowing hair symbolizing liberty. The most popular cents penny coin collecting books and supplies. Buy products related to lincoln pennies and see what customers say about lincoln. While there were hundreds of millions of 2009 pennies to go around, the united states mint also issued special collectors editions of the 2009 lincoln cents.
Throughout 2009, there was a series of 4 different designs released, which would be displayed on the reverse of the coin. Up for sale is a complete 2009 20 coin lincoln bicentennial cent set. Lincoln cent memorial value is in the varieties and one aspect of collecting that keeps these mostly common coins in demand. Grading condition judge condition to determine grade. The 2009 lincoln rail splitter penny was launched by the united states on may 14, 2009 at the lincoln amphitheatre in scenic lincoln state park, indiana it is the second of four redesigned 2009 lincoln cents to feature new designs celebrating the bicentennial of abraham lincolns birth. I collect all coins minted 1809, 1859, 1909, 1959, and 2009. The lincoln memorial penny was made from 1959 to 2008. The 2009 lincoln rail splitter penny was launched by the united states on may 14, 2009 at the lincoln amphitheatre in scenic lincoln state park, indiana. The coin was larger and made of pure copper, while todays smaller coin is made of copper and zinc.
These lincoln cent varieties are the coins to coin hunt for. I would like to know if they have any value to them. The us minted the 2009 penny with no mint mark and also the 2009 d penny and 2009 s. Whitman plain coin folders no dates printedplain coin folders for common us coin denominations cent penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half dollar and large dollars with no printed dates so you can collect coins any way that you like.
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