Lincoln Oversized Penny – Springfield

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

This commemorative replica magnifies the fourth and final reverse design from the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program, issued to honor the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Each design traces a chapter in Lincoln’s life. This edition marks his transition from Illinois statesman to President-elect, standing before the Old State Capitol in Springfield.

🔍 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):

• 🧍 Lincoln Standing: Depicted in front of the Illinois State Capitol, symbolizing his farewell to Springfield and the beginning of his presidency

• 🏛️ State Capitol Building: A nod to Lincoln’s political roots and the site of his poignant 1861 farewell address

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

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

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