2009 Lincoln Cent Design 1
2009 Lincoln Cent Design 1
The 2009 Lincoln Cent will feature four different reverse designs to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The first design represents Lincoln’s birth and early childhood in Kentucky. The image of a log cabin is used to represent his humble beginnings. The reverse was designed by Richard Masters and sculpted by Jim Licaretz. The obverse is the original Lincoln Cent design from Victor D. Brenner.
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Categories: 2009 Lincoln Cents, 2009 United States Coin Releases, United States Cents
Had Lincoln been born in a log cabin, this might have been a good choice. As it is, it just perpetuates another myth. Why don’t we put a cherry tree or wooden teeth on the back of the Washington Quarter? That said, the design is well done, although I’ve got to think that chimney may not draw smoke very well. The potential of these will be about like the bicentennial quarters. Don’t be foolish enough to buy these at a premium now. Remember the Elvis stamp?
Ratings:I think it’s a historically significant coin design that’s asthetically pleasing to the eye. That’s something in itself nowadays! I look forward to actually seeing these pieces in change and especially the Bronze version collector’s coins. The Lincoln Cent series should benefit from the release of this anniversary series, watch for positive things to happen.
Ratings:I have a roll of the new Lincoln pennies… got them from a friend who works at the Mint. I’d like to describe them for you: They’re copper colored in appearance… have the same familiar face that all pennies have had since before I was born… and there’s a simple image of a log cabin on the reverse. I’d say they’re worth… a penny.
Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s very cool that they’re doing this but these people who are paying $40 per roll on EBay… well… I’d like to put them on my mailing list.
Coin Design – Sorry, I have to go middle of the road here. They didn’t do anything different for the obverse (the dual date thing was an excellent idea). The cabin on the reverse doesn’t have much detail at all. It needs more depth. I’ll admit it’s tricky working with such a small coin but I just pulled out a memorial to confirm that they can put detail on such a coin. I’m not sure if they test this or not but I don’t think the cabin is going to hold up well to wear. BTW – For those who have not actually held this coin, the actual coin does not show detail as well as the enlarged picture in this review page.
Historical Significance – A++. Nothing more needs to be said.
Investment Potential – Even with the economy being in the toilet, the backwashing currently being experienced at the Fed Reserve and the fact that the annual mintage will be split between four different designs, I can’t see how a modern penny can have much investment potential. Billions (plural) might be minted. I’ll still hold on to some just in case. I *wish* I could get cases of these right now to sell on EBay though. That rush won’t last.
Overall though I have to give it a positive rating since the historical significance is so powerful.
OT – I love the “In Gold We Trust” suggestion in one the Ultra High Relief reviews.
Ratings:Brilliant!
Ratings:Allow me one more brief comment on this design. My prior review and rating (and I suspect those of most of the other reviewers) was based strictly upon the reverse design. It strikes me as unfortunate that this 200th anniversary of the birth of arguably the greatest president in the nation’s history was not deemed important enough to merit a new obverse design as well. A new portrait of Lincoln, perhaps something along the lines of the Jefferson portrait on the 2005 Westward Journey nickel, with the “1809-2009″ dual date, would have made this coin truly special. In this regard, I think the Mint missed a real opportunity here.
Ratings:The log cabin design is simple and works well for a small diameter coin like the cent. It is also a fitting design for the first of four issues commemorating Lincoln’s birth. It would be nice if there were some notation regarding the significance of “1809″ and/or the location of the log cabin in which Lincoln was born, but admittedly that would clutter the design. My only objection to the design is the prominent size and location of the designer’s initials. I am of the school of thought that these should be integrated inconspicuously into the design and not distract from it.
Ratings:Nice clean cent design. Copper version has great investment potential, zinc plated…..not worth keeping.
Ratings:I like this one very much! With the august obverse of the President Lincoln suggesting Abe’s presidency, the back side, the reverse, tells the start of the story.
Ratings:Wonderful design overal. It is eye catching, aesthetically appealing, and a nice change. I believe this design change will spur interest in the series and the hobby as a whole.
As for investment potential, the prices these coins are selling for currently is CRAZY! Very similar to the westward journey nickel series of 2004-2005. Best advice would be to obtain these at face value through local banks and see what happens in the future. That way if prices drop you will not take a loss. These prices you cuurently are seeing will drop once more coins enter the market.
I would say this is my favorite out of the new designs, but I would give all four designs a rating of 5 as they are all great choices.
Ratings:My favorite design for the 2009 Lincoln Cents. The image is iconic and fits well on the coin’s dimensions. I look forward to seeing how this coin looks in hand.
I give a high mark for historical significance since the coin marks the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Cent. A nice combo.
Investment potential? Currently the coins are selling for ridiculous prices. While these prices will definitely come down, I think the coins will always hold a value above one cent. If you can find the coins at face value later in the year, pick some up.
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