![]() They replaced the Lincoln Memorial design used from 1959 to 2008. The difference with the new commemorative coins was the 2009 Lincoln penny back designs (reverse) that depicted different periods in Lincoln's life. It used the original design by sculptor Victor David Brenner. The front design (obverse side) for Lincoln pennies remained the same in 2009. Some DDRs appear on the front door of the Capitol and nearby windows. These errors can be thought of as similar to the “extra corn leaf” doubled die reverses on the 2004-D Wisconsin state quarter in visibility and popularity.Įrrors on “Professional Life” 2009 Lincoln Centsĭie errors on the 2009 “Professional Life” Lincoln cent are concentrated on the third upstairs window to the left, where filled-in window panes and doubled window sills are the most common ones found.Įrrors on “Presidency” 2009 Lincoln Centsĭoubled die reverses on the “Presidency” 2009 Lincoln cent are most often present on the upper and lower window panes on the front of the Capitol. This is the only series of 2009 Lincoln cent varieties recognized by PCGS, which lists eight different doubled die reverses. These varieties involve doubled fingers or thumbs. The doubled die errors on the “Formative Years” 2009 Lincoln cent are the most visible and dramatic errors of the series. Sometimes the E in ONE and the C in CENT are doubled.Įrrors on “Formative Years” 2009 Lincoln Cents The doubling will generally affect only two or three logs. Look for die doubling on the ends of the logs in the front left corner of the log cabin. Nonetheless, the error coins described below can often garner hundreds of dollars from collectors.Įrrors on “Birthplace in Kentucky" 2009 Lincoln Cents PCGS only recognizes one set of varieties-the die doubling on Lincoln’s hand on the “Formative Years” design. There are many instances of errors on the different 2009 Lincoln cent mintages, but the supply of most of them is greater than collector demand. (Satin Finish)Ģ009-S Presidency in Washington, D.C. (Satin Finish)Ģ009-D Presidency in Washington, D.C. For proofs, coins with the "Ultra Cameo" designation tend to garner higher prices.Ģ009-P Birth and Early Childhood in KentuckyĢ009-P Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky (Satin Finish)Ģ009-D Birth and Early Childhood in KentuckyĢ009-D Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky (Satin Finish)Ģ009-S Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky (Proof)Ģ009-P Formative Years in Indiana (Satin Finish)Ģ009-D Formative Years in Indiana (Satin Finish)Ģ009-S Formative Years in Indiana (Proof)Ģ009-P Professional Life in Illinois (Satin Finish)Ģ009-D Professional Life in Illinois (Satin Finish)Ģ009-S Professional Life in Illinois (Proof)Ģ009-P Presidency in Washington, D.C. Values for coins designated "Red-Brown" (RB) or "Brown" (B) will typically be lower. *Prices below are quoted from NGC Coin Explorer for coins designated "Red" (RD) in the finest known grade. You can learn more about the coin grading system by following the link. ![]() Proof coins are oftentimes more desirable than regular coins, as well. Uncirculated coins in mint condition (mint state) will always be worth more than those with lower grades. The coin's condition will greatly determine its value. 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Cent Price Chart Prices escalate from there, to around $100 for a MS67. A certified 2009 Lincoln cent grading MS65 often sells for around $15. That hoarding also explains why a Lincoln Bicentennial cent is not worth much more than face value in any grade less than MS65. Combined with the fact that many millions of Lincoln Bicentennial cents were saved by the public, it is small wonder that they are so seldom seen in circulation. The combined total mintage numbers of all four designs from both the Philadelphia Mint and Denver Mint was more than 2.3 billion coins. All images courtesy of USA CoinBook unless otherwise noted The Value of a 2009 Lincoln Cent ![]()
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