Lincoln Oversized Penny – US Capitol

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

This commemorative replica magnifies the third reverse design from the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program, issued to honor the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Each of the four designs released that year represents a distinct chapter in Lincoln’s life.

🔍 Design Highlights

Obverse (Front):

• Lincoln’s profile, consistent with the classic cent design

• “IN GOD WE TRUST” inscribed across the top

• “LIBERTY” to the left

• “2009” to the right

Reverse (Back):

• 🏛️ U.S. Capitol Building: Depicted mid-construction, symbolizing Lincoln’s role in shaping national policy and the evolving American republic

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

• 💵 “ONE CENT” centered beneath the motto, affirming its original denomination

• 🇺🇸 “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” arched across the top, grounding the design in civic identity

📏 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.