Birth and Early Childhood Lincoln Cent Design
The first reverse design for the 2009 Lincoln Cent represents Abraham Lincoln’s birth and early childhood in Kentucky. Chronologically, this would cover the years 1809 to 1816.
The log cabin is representative of his humble beginnings in Kentucky. The motto “E Pluribus Unum” and the words “United States of America” and “One Cent” are included. The date of Lincoln’s birth 1809 is also included.
The designer of the reverse is Richard Master and the sculptor is Jim Licaretz. The coin will enter circulation on February 12, 2009.
