2009 (P) Lincoln Cent - Professional Life
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$1,939 MS68RD 04-04-2017 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 2009 (P) Lincoln Cent - Professional Life was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a cent in the Lincoln Bicentennial Cents 2009 series. The U.S. Mint produced 316 million examples, making this ranked 4th of 8 mint variants by mintage, with 13% of production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays four different designs released throughout 2009, each representing a stage of Lincoln's life. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #407850.
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Error Varieties(21)
2009 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-2009-01
2009 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-2009-02
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-010
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-011
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-012
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-013
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-014
2009 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-015
2009 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-2009-01
2009P-1DER-007T Trail Die Reverse
2009P-1DER-008T Trail Die Reverse
CU-1C-2009-01 Cud
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