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2009 Lincoln Coin and Chronicles 5 Coin Proof Set by the US Mint

Item # IT045865
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 2009 Lincoln Coin and Chronicles 5 Coin Proof Set by the US Mint. This Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set was struck to pay tribute to the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of President Abraham Lincoln. This set includes one 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar and all four designs of the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Cent in Proof condition.

The Silver Proof Dollar was minted at the Philadelphia (P) Mint and is comprised of .900 silver (90% silver) and .100 copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. The obverse was designed by Justin Kunz and features an image of President Abraham Lincoln. The reverse was designed by Phebe Hemphill and displays the last 43 words of the Gettysburg Address.

This set includes all 4 Proof Lincoln Bicentennial Cents: (Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky, Formative Years in Indiana, Professional Life in Illinois and Presidency in Washington, DC ), each in Proof strike and minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint in 2009.

In addition, a reproduction of the Gettysburg Address, an image of Lincoln, and the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) are included inside of a hardcover slipcase. Lincoln's signature has been reproduced in gold foil just below his portrait.

These coins are a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this rare 2009 Lincoln Coin and Chronicles 5 Coin Proof Set from the U.S. Mint!


At a glance
Year: 
2009
Mint: 
Philadelphia (P)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Silver Set
Denominations: 
Large Dollar ($1), Small Cent (1C)
Grade: 
Proof (PR)
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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