2009 Lincoln Cent Designs
The Lincoln Cent design was first introduced in 1909 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. The coin’s designer was Victor D. Brenner. The obverse featured a bust of Lincoln, and the reverse featured a pair of Wheat Ears. In 1959, to celebrate of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth, the reverse design was changed. It took on its familiar depiction of the Lincoln Memorial designed by Frank Gasparro.
To coincide with the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, the 2009 Lincoln Cent will have its design changed once again. The 2009 Lincoln Cents will feature four different reverse designs, each representing a different stage of Lincoln's life. The obverse design will continue to bear the likeness of Abraham Lincoln as designed by Victor D. Brenner.
The four different designs, listed chronologically, are as follows:
- Birth in Kentucky (1809-16)
- Formative Years in Indiana (1816-30)
- Professional Life in Illinois (1830-61)
- Presidency in Washington DC (1861-65)
The new designs will be released approximately every three months throughout 2009. For the exact dates, see 2009 Lincoln Cent Release Dates.
