2009 (D) Satin Finish Lincoln Cent - Professional Life

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2009

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Special Strike

Series

Lincoln Bicentennial Cents 2009

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Joel Iskowitz

Mintage

784,614

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19.05mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.01 - $12

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $270
Sold: 30 September 2018
Grade: SP69RD
Auction house: eBay

Description

The 2009 (D) Satin Finish Lincoln Cent - Professional Life is a special strike cent struck at the Denver Mint, part of the Lincoln Bicentennial Cents 2009 series. The Denver Mint struck 784,614 Professional Life satin finish cents dated 2009. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse shows Lincoln as a young professional standing before the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, the Professional Life in Illinois design, one of four reverses issued in 2009 for the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #407865.