2009 Lincoln Cent Copper Collection of 12 Coins

Commemorate one of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, and his legacy with the 2009 Lincoln Cent Copper Collection of 12 Coins. This beautiful set includes all the reverse designs being minted during 2009 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. The United States Mint produced these special coins using the same metallic content as the original copper pennies first produced in 1909. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in an attracive wooden display box. This set is a wonderful gift for yourself or for a child or grandchild.

2009 Lincoln Cent Copper Collection of 12 Coins Includes:

• 2009 S-Mint proof Lincoln cent with Birth in Kentucky reverse
• 2009 D-Mint satin-finish Lincoln cent with Birth in Kentucky reverse
• 2009 P-Mint satin-finish Lincoln cent with Birth in Kentucky reverse
• 2009 S-Mint proof Lincoln cent with Formative Years in Indiana reverse
• 2009 D-Mint satin-finish Lincoln cent with Formative Years in Indiana reverse
• 2009 P-Mint satin-finish Lincoln cent with Formative Years in Indiana reverse 
• 2009 S-Mint proof Lincoln cent with Professional Life in Illinois reverse
• 2009 D-Mint satin-finish Lincoln cent with Professional Life in Illinois reverse
• 2009 P-Mint satin-finish Lincoln cent with Professional Life in Illinois reverse
• 2009 S-Mint proof Lincoln cent with Presidency in Washington, D.C. reverse
• 2009 D-Mint satin-finish Lincoln cent with Presidency in Washington, D.C. reverse
• 2009 P-Mint satin-finish Lincoln cent with Presidency in Washington, D.C. reverse
• Wooden display box 

Product Features:

• Since 1959, the reverse on the penny has been an image of the Lincoln Memorial designed by Frank Gasparro. That changed in 2009.
• 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Cent. As part of the celebration, the United States Mint is issuing 4 different reverse designs
• The obverse will retain the profile of President Abraham Lincoln by Victor David Brenner
• Copper composition - made of .95 copper, .05 tin and zinc; according to the United States Mint, it struck a quantity of cents for collectors "with the exact metallic content as the 1-cent coin contained in 1909." Each of the cents in this collection have the original 1909 composition
• Proof condition - struck at least twice on highly polished coin blanks to bring out the mirrored background and high-relief images
• Satin finish - distinctive from regular coins because the dies are sandblasted with a fine mixture of sand and glass beads; also known as Specimen State (SP) or called "burnished finish" by the United States Mint
• Measure approx. 19mm (0.75") in diameter
• Weigh approx. 3.11g (0.11 oz.) 
• Encapsulated in clear acrylic holders - helps protect and preserve the coins 
• Wooden display box - measures approx. 1-3/4"H x 10-1/2"W x 4-3/4"L
• Coins produced by the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco Mints; 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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