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1 Cent

1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood - Bronze)

United States · 2009 · Base Metal

1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood - Bronze) — obverse1 Cent "Lincoln Cent" (Birth and Early Childhood - Bronze) — reverse
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Specifications

Years2009
Denomination1 Cent
CompositionBronze (.95 copper, .03 zinc, .02 tin)
Gross weight3.11 g
Diameter19.05 mm
Thickness1.55 mm
EdgePlain
ShapeRound
DesignerVictor David Brenner, Jim Licaretz, Richard Masters
SeriesLincoln's 200th birthday Series
TypeNon-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.