1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood - Bronze)
United States · 2009 · Base Metal


Specifications
| Years | 2009 |
| Denomination | 1 Cent |
| Composition | Bronze (.95 copper, .03 zinc, .02 tin) |
| Gross weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Victor David Brenner, Jim Licaretz, Richard Masters |
| Series | Lincoln's 200th birthday Series |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Right facing portrait of President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
Reverse
Log Cabin with the birth year of Lincoln (1809) below
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of bronze (.95 copper, .03 zinc, .02 tin) and weighs 3.11 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. For copper-era cents, the metal itself can exceed face value — see the copper penny calculator and our copper penny guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood - Bronze) made of silver or gold?
No — the 1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood - Bronze) is bronze (.95 copper, .03 zinc, .02 tin), so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the 1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood - Bronze) minted?
The 1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood - Bronze) was issued 2009.
Who designed the 1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood - Bronze)?
The 1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood - Bronze) was designed by Victor David Brenner, Jim Licaretz, Richard Masters.
How big is a 1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood - Bronze)?
It weighs 3.11 g and measures 19.05 mm across and 1.55 mm thick (bronze (.95 copper, .03 zinc, .02 tin)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.