2009 Abraham Lincoln Proof Coin Collection

Celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of one of America's most admired presidents with a 2009 Abraham Lincoln Proof Coin Collection. You receive all four 2009 cents with the new reverse images as well as a 2009 commemorative silver dollar—all in proof condition. This is a timeless set for any collector.

2009 Abraham Lincoln Proof Coin Collection Includes:

• 2009 Lincoln proof "Log Cabin/Birth in Kentucky" cent
• 2009 Lincoln proof "Formative Years in Indiana" cent
• 2009 Lincoln proof "Professional Life in Illinois" cent 
• 2009 Lincoln proof "Presidency in Washington, DC" cent
• 2009 Lincoln commemorative proof silver dollar
• Wooden display box

2009 Lincoln Cent Features:

• Commemorates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent
• The United States Mint will issue 4 different reverse designs on the 2009 Lincoln penny
• The obverse of the cent will retain the profile of President Abraham Lincoln by Victor David Brenner
• The United States Mint has decided to use the same composition for the 2009 cents as used for the original 1909 cents: 95% copper, 3% zinc and 2% tin
• Produced by San Francisco Mint

2009 Lincoln Silver Dollar Features:

• Released on February 12, 2009 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth
• The obverse features an image of President Lincoln with the inscriptions LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and 2009
• The reverse features those immortal last 43 words of his most famous speech, The Gettysburg Address, "...we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain - that this Nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." The words are encircled in a laurel wreath placed at its center. Above the wreath is the inscription, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Below is a curling banner with Lincoln's signature incused in the center and on either side of the signature, the words ONE DOLLAR and E PLURIBUS UNUM 
• Measures approx. 3.8mm (1-1/2") in diameter
• Weighs approx. 26.73 grams (0.942873 oz.)
• Made of 90% silver and 10% copper
• Produced by Philadelphia Mint

Other Product Features:

• Proof condition - proof coins of this quality have absolutely no visible flaws, so they look perfect to the naked eye; struck at least twice on highly polished coin blanks to bring out the mirrored background and high-relief images 
• Encapsulated
• Wooden display box - measures approx. 1-3/4"H x 7-3/4"W x 4-3/4"L
• Coins made in USA; box made in China

• All coin items considered for return must be in their original condition as sold. Seals and cases contribute to the value of the coin and currency collectibles and must remain intact and unbroken. This applies but is not limited to: grading cases, Mint and Proof cases and packages, bag seals, original government sealed packaging and/or any other special packaging or containers.

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