1909 Lincoln Wheat Cent / LWC Circulated Matte Proof?

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Mrhakfbacon Pillar of the Community United States 592 Posts	Posted 07/17/2026 2:37 pm Bought this about 5 years ago to add to my LWC collection. It is in about XF condition, with a pretty decent strike. Upon a further look as I am inventorying everything, it sort of looks like a matte proof. I highly doubt it is, but any thoughts? Edited by Mrhakfbacon 07/17/2026 2:39 pm Report this Post to the Staff

BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19987 Posts	Posted 07/17/2026 3:01 pm Not even close to an MPL. 1909 was the first year for the Lincoln Cent, they are all very well struck and many look similar to a proof - but they are not. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
Roller42 New Member United States 47 Posts	Posted 07/17/2026 3:30 pm Have you weighed it? Looks like a thick planchet. Report this Post to the Staff
Mrhakfbacon Pillar of the Community United States 592 Posts	Posted 07/17/2026 3:31 pm Ok, thanks for the info. I figured strikes were usually good in the first year but just wanted to double check Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190660 Posts	Posted 07/17/2026 3:45 pm Quote: 1909 was the first year for the Lincoln Cent, they are all very well struck and many look similar to a proof - but they are not. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75667 Posts	Posted 07/17/2026 4:58 pm I agree. Still a nice 1909 LWC! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Mrhakfbacon Pillar of the Community United States 592 Posts	Posted 07/17/2026 5:23 pm Quote: Have you weighed it? Looks like a thick planchet. Weighs 3.14 so not unusual Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 99577 Posts	Posted 07/17/2026 9:10 pm This is a very nice looking '09 cent though. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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1909 LWC Circulated Matte Proof?