1 $ "Abraham Lincoln" 2009

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Abraham Lincoln 1 Dollar Silver Commemorative Coin

United States Mint Deputy Director Andrew Brunhart today unveiled designs for the 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar during the annual Dedication Day Ceremony at Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The unveiling took place on the 145th anniversary of the dedication of Soldiers’ National Cemetery, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address in 1863.

The obverse (heads side) of the Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar was created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Justin Kunz and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart. The image, symbolic of Lincoln’s strength and resolve, was inspired by Daniel Chester French’s famous sculpture of the President that sits inside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Inscriptions on the obverse are LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and 2009.

The coin’s reverse (tails side) was designed and executed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill. The design features the following inscription: WE HERE HIGHLY RESOLVE THAT THESE DEAD SHALL NOT HAVE DIED IN VAIN - THAT THIS NATION, UNDER GOD, SHALL HAVE A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM - AND THAT GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE, SHALL NOT PERISH FROM THE EARTH. These immortal words-the last 43 words of the Gettysburg Address-are encircled by a laurel wreath. Above the wreath is the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Below the wreath, Lincoln’s signature is incused in the center of a curling banner. ONE DOLLAR and E PLURIBUS UNUM are incused on either side of his signature.

The United States Mint is authorized to mint and issue 500,000 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar coins to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth in 1809. Authorized by Public Law 109-285, the Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollars will be struck at the United States Mint at Philadelphia in proof and uncirculated versions. Surcharges collected from the sale of these commemorative coins are authorized to be paid to the ALBC to further its work.

The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar in early 2009.

Legislation: Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act, Public Law 109-285.

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Issue date February 12 2009.

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And the coin....in proof and uncirculeted versions.

[Kai]

And the coin.

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This coin together with four 1 cents ones can be very popular issue in USA. Lincoln is considered one of the most important US Presidents. It is possible that a lot of people, non-collectors or collectors which usually are not purchasing commemoratives coins, will buy it and keep it as a heirloom.

You can compare two versions of the coin proof and UNC, now. Look a post above.
I think that both versions look great.

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Mintage for the 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar is set at 500,000 coins across all product options. Available options include proof and uncirculated versions of the coin, struck in 90 percent silver.

A special set containing a proof silver dollar and proof versions of four 2009 Lincoln one-cent coins-each bearing a design representative of a different aspect of Lincoln's life-is expected to be available in the spring. The special set will be limited to 50,000 units.

Pricing for the 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar is as follows:

Product Code: LN7
Description: Proof Silver Dollar
Introductory Price: $37.95
Regular Price: $41.95

Product Code: LN8
Description: Uncirculated Silver Dollar
Introductory Price: $31.95
Regular Price: $33.95

Product Code: LN6
Description: Special Set
Introductory Price: -
Regular Price: TBD

The introductory sales period ends at 5 p.m. Eastern Time March 16, when regular prices will go into effect.

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The Abraham Lincoln Coin and Chronicles set goes on sale at noon ET on October 15.

The U.S. Mint is limiting customers to one unit per household, with a maximum realese of 50 000 sets. The sets are priced at $55.95.

United States Mint Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set (LN6)
Price: $55.95

The beautiful 2009Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar, which celebrates the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest leaders, is showcased in the United States Mint Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set. Encased in a slip-covered leather-like tri-fold case, this set includes the following:

- one (1) 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar,
- four (4) proof 95% copper one-cent coins featuring the four 2009 one-cent reverse designs,
- a reproduction of a photograph of Abraham Lincoln,
- a reproduction of the Gettysburg Address in Lincoln’s handwriting, and
- a Certificate of Authenticity.

Production Limits:

The 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar is limited to a total production of 500,000 coins (across all product options). The United States Mint Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set is limited to a maximum production of 50,000 units.


Order limit information:

To ensure the broadest and most fair access to the United States Mint Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set, a limit of one (1) unit per household is in effect for this product during the first 30 days of its release. At the end of the initial 30-day period, and each 30-day period thereafter, the United States Mint will re-evaluate this limit and either extend, adjust or remove it.