We are proud to offer for sale this 2009-S Lincoln Bicentennial Penny Professional Life Cent Gem PROOF for sale. This 2009-S Lincoln Bicentennial Professional Life Penny is in Gem PROOF condition, with great eye appeal and no major marks or visible problems. This makes the 2009-S Lincoln Bicentennial Professional Life Penny a great addition to any Proof Lincoln Penny collection, and a great value.
The Presidential One Dollar Coin Act of 2005 required that the reverse of the Lincoln Cent be redesigned for 2009 in honor of the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The coins were designed to be emblematic of four different stages of the 16th President's life, his birth and early childhood in Kentucky, his formative years in Indiana, his professional life in Illinois, and finally his Presidency in Washington D.C.
This 2009-S Lincoln Bicentennial Penny Professional Life in Illinois Cent Gem PROOF represents Lincoln's professional life as a lawyer and senator in Illinois. The coin was designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Don Everhart. The 2009-S Lincoln Bicentennial Professional Life Penny features Lincoln as a young lawyer, standing before the Springfield Illinois State Capitol.
The 2009-S Lincoln Bicentennial Professional Life Penny is comprised of .975 (97.5%) zinc and .025 (2.5%) copper. It is in Gem PROOF condition, with great eye appeal. These coins are taken from original U.S. Mint Proof Sets.