2009 Birth & Early Childhood Lincoln Penny




2009 Birth & Early Childhood Doubled Die Reverse Struck Through Obverse Penny

Have you found a 2009 Birth & Early Childhood Lincoln Penny? 2009 Lincoln cent coin errors and varieties exist!  The first Lincoln cent of the 2009 Lincoln series was the birth & early childhood log cabin penny.  Furthermore, the coin displayed in this article is a doubled die reverse variety, struck through debris obverse error.

2009 birth Lincoln penny errors
2009 Birth and Early Childhood Cabin in Kentucky Lincoln Cent

“Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, and raised in a small log cabin exactly like the one shown on a 2009 one-cent coin.  Additionally, Abraham Lincoln got his name from his grandfather on his father’s side. 

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Look for extra logs on the 2009 Cabin Cent

He was Thomas and Nancy Lincoln’s second child.  Moreover, the coin represents one of the most amazing aspects of Lincoln’s life: that his humble beginnings on the Kentucky frontier were the first step on the road to the nation’s presidency”. – USMINT

2009 cabin penny error

Furthermore, 2009 Lincoln rare errors and varieties exist.  Moreover, “the scarcity of the errors is aside from the fact that the total Lincoln cent mintage numbers from 2009 were barely 1/10th the “normal” Mint output in almost 50 years.”  Try to collect all of them in mint state condition!




2009 Lincoln Birth Cabin Cent Values

Lincoln cents in pristine condition are worth money.  For instance, a 2009 P 1C Lincoln-Early Childhood graded MS67RD, sold at auction for $1,203.00.  Additionally, a 2009 D 1C Lincoln-Early Childhood graded MS67RD, sold at auction for $646.00.  However, those coins didn’t have errors.  They weren’t attributed as die varieties either.

2009 birth early childhood penny struck through error
Arrows note a struck through debris error on the obverse error of a 2009 Lincoln Cent

These Lincoln pennies are worth more money because the coins with the lowest population of the highest grades obtain the greater value. When searching 2009 pennies, purchase uncirculated original mint wrapped rolls to increase the chances of getting a more valuable coin.  Furthermore, 2009 penny errors and varieties have asking prices of a dollar or more in raw condition on Ebay.




Activities to Keep Occupied on Cold and Rainy Days

Hunting through penny rolls and examining coins for rare errors and varieties can be very time consuming, but it’s a great activity to keep oneself occupied, especially when stuck inside. 

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Arrows note a "cracked skull" variety cent

Moreover, the potential to profit from the time and efforts applied can really pay off. It’s a productive way to beat boredom! Additionally, searching 2009 mint sets for rare varieties and errors ensures a mint state specimen.

2009 Log Cabin Cent Doubled Die Variety Listings

Compare doubled die variety images of 2009 Lincoln Cent Birthplace and Early Childhood pennies via Coppercoins.com.  Look for extra thickness on the devices!  Moreover, the 2009 Birth & Early Childhood in Kentucky Lincoln cent photographed in this article was compared to the images of 2009 doubled die listings found at doubleddie.com.

2009 birth penny struck through error
Arrows note a die crack across Lincoln's forehead on 2009 penny
How To Find Valuable Lincoln Cabin Cents

The best way to find a rare variety or error 2009 log cabin penny is to search through the uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls.  Another option is to examine 2009 mint sets.   Check out a 2009 Formative Years Lincoln Cent with a lamination error next.

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2009 Bicentennial Presidency Cent Doubled Die Variety

2009 Lincoln Presidency Bicentennial Cent Doubled Die Variety Coin

2009 Bicentennial Presidency Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  For example, observe this 2009 Presidency penny doubled die variety example.  I purchased uncirculated original mint wrapped rolls from Ebay.

double die lincoln penny 2009

That’s how I found this neat specimen.  For instance, observe the extra thickness displaying on the two and first zero of the date.  I noted the doubling with arrows in the image above.

Additionally,  as John Wexler stated, “There are numerous target area for doubled dies on the 2009 bicentennial presidency cent design.”  Moreover, 2009 presidency penny errors and varieties are collectible coins worth money.  

double die cent

Variety and error coins like this don’t necessarily need to have a high mint state grade to be valuable.  However, those in the highest mint state grades are the rarest and therefore the most valuable.

2009 White House Penny Varieties

Furthermore, observe areas around the bottom of Lincoln’s ear, the ERTY of LIBERTY, and the date.  For instance, note the thickness of the top of the letters “RTY” of Liberty compared to a normal 2009-P Presidency penny.

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Arrows note a die crack spread across Lincoln's head on a 2009 Penny

“The target area for doubled dies on the 2009 Presidency cent reverse design would be the area at the bottom of the dome.   Look to the left of the triangular roof structure.   The entire obverse and reverse should be examined since doubling has been discovered on both sides of the coin.”

2009 Lincoln Presidency Doubled Die Obverse Variety Cent

For instance, this Lincoln cent is listed as “2009 1¢ PW WDDO-001 (stage B).”  Furthermore, “a die crack runs from SW to NE through the hair on the upper back of Lincoln’s head.

2009 penny error list

Moreover,  a large die gouge displays above the right end of the Capitol building.” (Noted by arrows in the image below.) Moreover, a die chip displays on the left end of the crane at the top of the unfinished White House. 

Click here to see more photos of the examples to compare provided by Mr. Wexler.  Furthermore, the best chance of finding 2009 penny errors and varieties is by searching through original bank wrapped rolls. 

2009 Bicentennial Presidency Cent Doubled Die Variety
2009 Lincoln Presidency Doubled Die Reverse Cent

Additionally, examining 2009 bicentennial mint sets ensures a mint state grade proof specimen. Furthermore, varietyvista.com listed a 2009 P Presidency cent displaying doubled die reverse.  “Extra thickness displays on upper and lower left windows # 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the Left.”

Moreover, “the frames around the windows and all of the columns are much thicker than on a normal 2009 Presidency Bicentennial Lincoln cent.” – John WexlerFollow directions to submit your coins for examination and attribution by Mr. Wexler for just $5.00 per coin.

2009 Bicentennial White House Cent Values

However, 2009 pennies don’t have to have errors or be varieties to be valuable.  For instance, a 2009 D Lincoln Cent Presidency graded MS68RD, sold for $4,700.00. Moreover, a 2009 Bicentennial Lincoln cent graded MS68RD, sold for $2,650.00. 

2009 Bicentennial Presidency Cent Doubled Die Variety

Moreover, the highest graded coins with the lowest population are extremely valuable.  2009 Lincoln Cent Bicentennial Presidency pennies sell for $5 and up each in raw condition on Ebay. 

 Additionally, note that 2009 P Presidency Lincoln cents have the lowest mintage of all 2009 pennies at 129,600,000 million coins.  In comparison to others minted, which were in the billions, look for it as a key date variety.

Presidency in Washington, D.C. (1861-1865)

“The Presidency in Washington cent displays the US Capitol building’s dome under construction, as it was during Lincoln’s term in office. The dome continued to rise as the Civil War raged and the Union struggled to remain united. 

The war began just after Lincoln took office in 1861. During his second year as president, Lincoln declared all slaves free in the rebel territory through the Emancipation Proclamation.

Furthermore, Lincoln was elected for a second term of presidency in 1864.  The war ended a year later.  It was only five days after the end of the war, that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated during his attendance at a play in Washington.

Army doctors worked all night to save him, but he died the next morning at the age of 56.  He was buried in Springfield, Illinois, after his body lay in state and was visited by thousands of mourners underneath the Capitol’s newly-completed dome.”- usmint.gov.

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In summary, I had fun searching through 2009 pennies for rare errors and varieties.  For instance, observe this 2009 professional penny error I found searching through a roll of them.  If you like treasure hunting, then get yourself a coin microscope, a roll of 2009 Presidency in Washington Lincoln Bicentennial Cents, and get started. 

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2009 Professional Life Cent Error




2009 P Professional Life Lincoln Cent Error

2009 Professional life cent errors and varieties exist!  For instance, when I began coin roll hunting I started out by buying boxes of penny rolls from the bank.  In keeping with practicing what I preach, I recently bought an original wrapped roll of the 2009 P Professional Life Cents from Ebay.     

2009 penny error

Check out this 2009 P Professional Life Cent defective planchet error!  It stood out from the rest of the coins in the roll because of the silver color on various areas of the coin.  




Furthermore, “since the introduction of copper-plated zinc planchets in 1982, Lincoln pennies are affected by a wide variety of plating defects.  Moreover, mishaps in the plating bath result in unplated, or partly plated planchets.  Other misprints can lead to plating that is too thin, too thick, or oddly diffuse.” – Coinworld.com

Lincoln cent error list
2009 P Professional Life Cent Mintage

Furthermore, this 2009 defective planchet plating error penny isn’t the first I’ve found.  However, the mintage of 2009 pennies are much lower than shield cents. 

In other words, “the mintage of 2009 Lincoln cents were extremely low relative to the prior Lincoln memorial cents.  For example, the 2009-P Professional Life cents have a mintage of 316,000,000.”  – coinmintages.com

2009 penny error list

Furthermore, billions of 2019 shield cents were minted.  I was ecstatic to discover a 2019-D partial plating error.  Moreover, I found it in a roll obtained from a local bank.  It was because of the previous research done on defective planchet plating errors that I knew what I was looking at.

2009 penny errors
Defective Planchet Values

According to Daniel Malone of Portsmouth Coins, “values on defective planchets depend on how dramatic and severe the defect.  For instance, a cent with a slight defect can be worth over $30.




A dramatic example may sell for over a $1,000.”   Values in the $700 and up range are rarer however, and most values tend to be around $200 since most defective planchets are not extremely dramatic.” – coinauctionshelp.com

2009 Professional Life Lincoln Cent value
2009 Lincoln Cent Professional Life Penny Values

Furthermore, coins with the lowest populations of the highest grades are the most valuable.  For instance, a 2009 1C Lincoln-Professional Cent graded MS68RD, sold for $1939.00 in 2017.  Furthermore, a 2009-D 1C Lincoln-Professional penny graded MS68RD, sold for $1490.00 in 2018. 

In other words, 2009 uncirculated original wrapped Lincoln cent rolls are worth hunting through for rare errors and varieties

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2009 Cent Lamination Error & More

2009 D Formative Years Lincoln Cent Lamination Error & More

2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cent penny errors and varieties exist!  For instance, I obtained a United States Mint wrapped brilliant uncirculated (BU) roll of 2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cents.  I paid more than face value for the roll.  However, finding a 2009 Lincoln cent lamination error made it a rewarding treasure coin hunt.

2009 Penny error list
Arrows Note a 2009 Lincoln Sitting on a Log Penny Lamination Error
Special Edition Lincoln Bicentennial 100th Anniversary Cent

“In 2009, the U.S. Mint made four special penny designs to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday.  Furthermore, it was also the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny, which the U.S. Mint first made in 1909.  The image of Lincoln remained on the obverse (heads) of all four cents in the 2009 series program.  




Additionally, the reverse (tails) included four different designs from important phases of Lincoln’s life, from his birth all the way to when he was president. Moreover, when the program ended the reverse of the penny changed to the “Union Shield” design.  It represents the unity of the states, which President Lincoln worked so hard to restore and preserve.”  – usmint.gov

lincoln log penny error
Arrows note the lamination error on a rare 2009 penny
2009 Formative Years Lincoln Cent Lamination Error

My time and effort applied led to finding this rare 2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cent lamination error.  Arrows note the lamination error in the images.  Die chips on Lincoln’s left shoulder and die cracks on the boot of his left foot were also found on pennies in this roll.

2009 formative years penny errors
100th Anniversary 2009 Cent Values

Aside from this 2009 D Lincoln cent lamination error, several doubled die varieties exist on these collectible cent coins.  The most flawless coins obtain the highest value, but when they are varieties and errors too, it makes them even rarer.  The rarest specimens are more valuable.




2009 Formative Years Penny Values

Furthermore, pennies do not have to be varieties or errors to be valuable.  For instance, a 2009-D 1C Lincoln-Formative Years cent graded MS67, sold at auction for $1880.00.

rare 2009 lamination error penny
Arrows Note a 2009 Lincoln Log Cent Lamination Error

Moreover, a 2009-P 1C Lincoln-Formative Years cent graded MS67, sold at auction for $1995.00.  Additionally, 2009 Formative Years penny errors sell between five and hundreds of dollars on Ebay.




Moreover, the best way to find 2009 error and variety pennies worth money is to search through uncirculated original wrapped rolls.  Additionally, examining 2009 mint sets ensures a high grade specimen.

2009 Formative Years Lamination error penny
2009 Lincoln Log Penny Doubled Die Variety Listings

100th Anniversary 2009 doubled die reverse variety cent listings to compare images with are available online.  While examining these rare pennies, observe the various variety listings via coppercoins.com, varietyvista.com, and doubleddie.com.   




Lincoln Cent Lamination Errors

“Lamination errors can develop before or after the strike.  The term “lamination error” is grammatically incorrect as the metal is actually delaminating. 

2009 Formative Years Lamination Error

While “delamination error” would be the proper term, we’re fine with the terminology we’ve inherited from previous researchers. Lamination cracks are sometimes mistaken for die cracks and split dies by novice collectors.” – error-ref.com




2009 Lincoln Cent Defective Planchet Errors

“Lamination errors happen on a defective planchet.  A planchet becomes defective from dirt and other impurities that cause a coin to crack and peel.” –Justin Couch.  Observe an exam revealing what a 1965 Lincoln cent found with a lamination error looks like that sold for $15.00 on Ebay.

How to Sell Rare Penny Errors Online

Do you know how to sell rare coins online?  I have a few suggestions. First, examine the most recent sold listings on Ebay to get an idea for your starting prices.  Then create a listing of your own coin, using clear photos and accurate descriptions. 




Again, pay attention to how other sold listings look to get an idea for how to create yours.  Finally, be patient, honest, and kind towards others.  Moreover, you’ll likely get good ratings and gain more customers.

Giving the Gift of a Focus

Furthermore, the coin hunting and collecting hobby is more than just a pastime.  Moreover, it’s especially helpful for occupying anyone stuck indoors.  Who doesn’t like to treasure hunt?  Searching for error coins has lead to a few extra bucks or even thousands of dollars for some people.

Start out simple with an inexpensive USB coin microscope, a coin scale, and coin holders.  This website is teen friendly, so tell them to bookmark it. Furthermore, there are many coin collecting channels available online to captivate their attention, and give them an idea of what to begin looking for.  Start out first by showing them an example using a 10X loupe their pocket change.

Coin collections appreciate and become valuable over time.  Did you read the article about the teen who found a rare coin in his lunch money valued at 1.7 million dollars?     

People who love to hunt, search for and find treasures in some way, shape, or form every day!  Finally, check out a 2009 Professional Life Lincoln Cent with an interior die break!  This website is a partnered associate and contains affiliate links, which enable me to earn commissions from various partners. Full disclosure is available here.  Partners include Ebay, Amazon, Google Adsense, and others

2009 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values




2009 Lincoln Cent Professional Life Errors, Varieties, & Values

2009 Lincoln Cent doubled die varieties and other errors exist on bicentennial pennies!  First, be aware that the 2009 Lincoln cent professional life coins were struck in low mintage.  Second, keep in mind that the lower the population in the highest grades, the more valuable these coins are.

2009 professional life penny error

Furthermore, doubled die varieties and errors exist with increased value. Moreover, reliable online resources for comparing images to the “doubling found in the windows on the building” of the 2009 Lincoln Cent can be found via varietyvista.com.  Additionally, check out the listings at doubleddie.com.




2009 Professional Life Bicentennial Cent

According to PCGS Coin Facts, a 2009 1C Lincoln-Professional graded MS68RD sold for nearly $2000.00.  However, it wasn’t an error, nor designated as a variety.  In other words, it’s valuable because any coin in flawless condition has a dramatic impact on value.

2009 professional life penny error value
Where to Find Mint State Grade 2009 Lincoln Cents

Additionally, private dealers list uncirculated rolls and sets still sealed in original packaging on Ebay at reasonable prices or through their coin shop websites. 




However, some collectors get boxes of pennies from the bank to search through, as another way to find valuable coins in mint state condition to hunt through for varieties and errors.

2009 lincoln penny error
Making a Living in the Coin Industry

Coin roll hunting is in fact a form of self employment.  It can be very time consuming, but that’s how some people have learned to make a living in the coin industry. 




Finders get to decide what to do with whatever treasures they find.  Many search to keep for themselves or do the research to garner a small profit and list what they’ve found for sale online.  Furthermore, they will sell original bank wrapped rolls of 2009 Professional Life Lincoln cents for coin roll hunters to purchase and search through.

2009 professional life penny error list
Arrow points to a die crack extending from the top of the "L" of LIBERTY

The most flawless coins are those usually sent off to be graded by a grading company such as ANACS or PCGS. Then, the coin is consigned with companies like Heritage Auctions, or Stacks & Bowers, but not always.  Moreover, some dealers choose to list their coins on the market in raw condition.

Professional Life in Illinois 2009 Lincoln Cent Design

Abraham Lincoln worked at different jobs in Illinois, including piloting a steamboat. However, he had also become interested in politics, and with studying and practicing law. 

Lincoln Bicentennial penny
2009 Bicentennial Series Proffesional Life Cent

Elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 1834, he then moved to Springfield, the capital of Illinois in 1837, where Lincoln married and started his family.”

2009 lincoln cent penny value
The arrow points to a die chip atop the hair of Lincoln's head
Abraham Lincoln Professional Life

“Doing well as a lawyer, he won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1846.  Moreover, Lincoln’s debates made him nationally famous.  Furthermore, they showcased his debating skills, clear thinking, sense of moral, and content of character.  Two years later, the Republicans nominated him to run for president, and he won the election.”

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“The 2009 Professional Life coin design represents Lincoln standing outside the state house of Illinois. It reminds us of his career in law and politics before he ran for the presidency.”

2009 penny error list
Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Series Program

“The 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program offered four different reverse designs within the year of 2009.  Moreover, the year 2009 was not only the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, but also the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent, first appearing in 1909.  Furthermore, the Lincoln image remained on the obverse (front) of all four cents in the limited edition series.”

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Furthermore, the four different images applied highlighted four parts of Lincoln’s life. The first minted represents his Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky. Moreover, the second depicts his Formative Years in Indiana. Additionally, the third design presents his Professional Life in Illinois and the fourth his Presidency in Washington, DC.”

First, watch the footage of the examination of the 2009 Lincoln Cent professional life coin listed above.  Then, check out an examination of a rare 2009 Formative Years Lincoln bicentennial cent lamination error.

Doubled Die Variety Listings of the 2009 Professional Life Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Varieties Via Coppercoins!

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