Formative Years Lincoln Cent Design
The second reverse design for the 2009 Lincoln Cent will represent Lincoln’s formative years in Indiana. Chronologically, this would cover the years of his life from 1816 to 1830.
The reverse depicts a young Abraham Lincoln taking a break from rail splitting to read a book and educate himself. The motto “E Pluribus Unum” and the words “United States of America” and “One Cent” are included.
The designer and scultptor of the reverse is Charles Vickers. The coin should enter circulation around May 2009.
