Quote: a penny caught my eye because of the picture and it turns out to be 2009 D I am a BEGINNER at this coin collecting/interest I have. What do I do now?
I agree with just carl. There are 4 coins in the 2009 Lincoln series and finding them in circulation will be more challenging than you think. Are you up to the challenge? If yes, then you my friend are a coin collector!
So 2009 was a special commemorative year for Abe's legacy as well as the Lincoln Cent (It was the bicentennial of his birth and the centennial of the cent's introduction). Thus to celebrate, the Mint released four unique reverse designs throughout the year depicting Abe at various stages of his life. You'll wanna look out for-
1. Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky
2. Formative Years in Indiana
3. Professional Life in Illinois
4. Presidency in DC
In all there's 8 varieties with four being from the Philadelphia mint and four from the Denver mint. Good luck!
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