This listing is for a 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial, Professional Life in Illinois Cent. These Lincoln one-cent coins contain an alloy consisting of 95% copper, 3% zinc and 2% tin that matches the alloy used in the original 1909 version, they have a Satin Finish. This coin is the third of four designs to be released in 2009 highlighting different parts of Lincoln's life. The reverse depicts Lincoln as a young professional standing in front of the state capitol building in Springfield. It includes the inscriptions "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum" and "One Cent". The coin is Brilliant Uncirculated and full Red. All of our BU coins have nice eye appeal and no major marks or visible problems. They are taken from original Mint Sets.