That means only 2.5% of the penny is actual copper. Now, Lincoln pennies struck for circulation contain only a thin outer coating of copper.
#2009 lincoln log cabin penny rolls archive#
Mint struck the first 97.5% zinc penny in 1982. The home of over 5.1 million full archive pages of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News print editions Search and browse our historical. However, as the price of copper rose, replacing the mainly copper penny with a cheaper metal content became necessary.Īfter experimenting with aluminum and other materials during the 1970s, the U.S. In fact, for most of the 20th century, the Lincoln penny contained mostly copper. These special pennies will be 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc they can be found in 2009 proof and mint sets, which are produced and sold by the U.S. Some of the 2009 Lincoln pennies will be struck from the same composition as pennies struck in 1909, the first year the Lincoln cent was made. No special or significant errors have been identified yet. Lincoln log cabin pennies sell for roughly 10 to 25 cents if bought uncirculated from a coin dealer. The design depicts a modest, one-room log cabin - the place where Lincoln was born and raised during his early childhood.Īt the time of this writing, log cabin pennies struck for circulation are worth face value if worn. The first of these 4 designs is a reverse design which honors Lincoln’s early years in Kentucky.
Here’s more about the Lincoln log cabin penny, the first 2009 Lincoln penny to be released. The 4 designs are being struck in intervals to be released throughout 2009. The 4 reverse designs depict Lincoln’s life and career. To honor this special occasion, the United States Mint is striking 2009 Lincoln pennies with 4 different reverse designs. If you buy thru these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Ģ009 marks the bicentennial (200th anniversary) of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. SKU: 4.95) (No reviews yet) Write a Review. Even PCGS and NGC disagree on coins and they do it alot but that doesn't mean they didn't do their homework.This post may contain affiliate links. Penny Lincoln Commemorative Pennies (2009) 2009 1 Philadelphia Lincoln Commemorative Log Cabin Penny Roll Uncirculated 2009 1 Philadelphia Lincoln Commemorative Log Cabin Penny Roll Uncirculated. Ive been to coin shops and shows where they have they have had different options on errors,grades and price. When I educate someone I don't throw a book at them and say do your homework. I never considered myself as a ARROGANT or know it all person even though I hold 2 degrees 1 is a master's. So like I said I have to know and learn where to look to learn. I just misunderstood until John1 stated attribute.I thought he was asking me about which log was doubled. And I did look for it on reference sites but it wasn't lack of homework it was trying to understand the assignment. You can also buy the new log cabin penny from coin dealers. There is a good chance your bank already has rolls of the new Lincoln log cabin pennies available. If you cannot find any log cabin pennies in your pocket change, be sure to stop by your local bank. This was my first time looking at a Lincoln that wasn't a Memorial or a Wheat. If it has not turned up in your pocket change yet, it should soon. Like I said I'm quite sure you didn't learn everything in one day or in a short period of time it's thousands of different coins out there and I'm quite sure you nor I have seen them all or know about everything about everyone of them. John1 ask me a question and I misunderstood what he said.
Even if I did think I knew everything its always something new to learn.Even you don't know everything. I'm quite sure you didn't learn everything about coins in a day or a short period of time. If you take time out to read my previous post I said that I sill have alot to learn.
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