Chase's Lincoln Proofs 2009 Life of Lincoln Series
2009-S Formative Years

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: CENTS - LINCOLN, BICENTENNIAL & SHIELD REVERSES, PROOF
Item Description: 1C 2009 S BRONZE FORMATIVE YEARS
Full Grade: NGC PF 70 RD ULTRA CAMEO
Owner: T S Chase

Set Details

Custom Sets: This coin is not in any custom sets.
Competitive Sets: Chase's Lincoln Proofs 2009 Life of Lincoln Series   Score: 409
Chase's Meet the Lincolns   Score: 409
Chase's Lincoln Proofs   Score: 409
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Lincoln Cents, Bicentennial and Shield Reverse (2009-Date)

Owner Comments:

This coin commemorates Lincoln’s formative years in Indiana (1816-1830). He tried various occupations. I was surprised to find out that he also served briefly as the Captain of a volunteer company during the "Black Hawk War" of 1832 (Never heard of it!). He stated that it gave him "much satisfaction." It opened new avenues for his life.

This proof was created using special a coin blank that was fed into presses with specially prepared dies and struck multiple times. That’s how it got the sharp relief and gorgeous cameo effect.

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