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2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Mint Clad Proof Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Mint Clad Proof Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Mint Clad Proof Set

Artifact ID2019.3.5.a-d
Object Type Coins, Proof
Artist/ Maker (American, 1970)
Artist/ Maker
Date 2009
Medium metal (copper, zinc, tin), plastic, paper (cardboard)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-d: Individual Penny) H 1/8 in x Diam 3/4 in (0.3 cm x 1.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (Plastic Case) H 3 1/4 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 1/4 in (8.3 cm x 13.3 cm x 0.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionOne clad proof set of the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program minted during the Obama Administration, placed in a cardboard cover wrapped in a closed plastic case. The front cover of the cardboard has a two tone grey leaf texture design color with the Unites states Mint Logo on obverse side and the image of the American Flag on the Reverse.

The set is composed of four pennies: one penny with the image of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse side and an image of Presidency in Washnigton, D.C. (1861 - 1865) on the Reverse (.a), one penny with the image of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and an image of the Professional Life in Illinois (1830 - 1861) on the reverse (.b), one penny with the image of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse side and an image of Formative Years in Indiana (1816 - 1830) on the reverse (.c), and one penny with the image of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse side and an image of Birth in Kentucky (1809 - 1816) on the reverse (.d).
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item was acquired personally by the donor and donated to the Obama Presidential Library in 2019.Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Joel Forman
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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