Lincoln Oversized Penny – Reading

2009 Lincoln Bicentennial “Lincoln Reading” Penny – Oversized Replica (3” Diameter)

This striking commemorative replica magnifies the second reverse design from the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program, honoring the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Each of the four designs released that year represents a formative chapter in Lincoln’s life. This edition highlights his early education and intellectual self-discipline.

🔍 Design Highlights

Obverse (Front):

• Lincoln’s profile, echoing the classic cent design

• “IN GOD WE TRUST” inscribed across the top

• “LIBERTY” to the left

• “2009” to the right

Reverse (Back):

• 📖 Lincoln Reading: Seated on a log with a book in hand and a quill nearby, this image evokes Lincoln’s pursuit of knowledge amid frontier hardship

• 🏠 Log Cabin: In the background, symbolizing his rural Kentucky upbringing

• 🌾 Plow: A nod to labor and agrarian life, underscoring Lincoln’s working-class roots

• 🕊️ “E PLURIBUS UNUM” above the scene—Latin for “Out of many, one”

• 💵 “ONE CENT” anchors the bottom, affirming its original denomination

• 🇺🇸 “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” arcs across the top

📏 Scale and Composition

• Diameter: Approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm)—nearly 7 times larger than a standard penny

• Material: Likely a copper-plated or bronze-toned alloy, polished to a brilliant finish

• Purpose: A commemorative and educational showpiece—ideal for display, teaching, or collecting. Not legal tender.