The third reverse design for 2009 Lincoln Cents represents Lincoln’s professional life spent in Illinois. Chronologically, this would cover the years of his life from 1830 to 1861. The reverse depicts a young professional Abraham Lincoln standing before the Illinois State Capitol building. The motto “E Pluribus Unum” and the words “United States of America” and “One Cent” are included. The designer of the reverse is Joel Iskowitz and the sculptor is Don Everhart. The Professional Life Cent was released on August 13, 2009. The official launch ceremony was held in Springfield, Illinois at the State Capitol building which is depicted on the coin. About 3,000 people attended the ceremony which was presented by US Mint Director Edmund Moy. A total of 20,000 rolls of the new pennies were exchanged following the ceremony.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 12 September, 2009.

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