2009 Lincoln Cent P&D 2 Roll Set - Professional Life - VDB

Celebrating Lincoln's Legacy: 2009 Professional Life Bicentennial Cents

Commemorate Abraham Lincoln's remarkable journey with this 2009 P&D two-roll set featuring the "Professional Life" reverse design. As the third release in the historic Lincoln Bicentennial series, these cents honor Lincoln's years as a lawyer and statesman in Illinois. This set includes one 50-coin roll from the Philadelphia Mint and one from the Denver Mint, giving you 100 coins to enjoy, collect, or share. The reverse features designer Victor David Brenner's initials "VDB" prominently displayed, a tribute to the original 1909 design controversy.

What Makes This Set Special

• Two full rolls - 50 coins from Philadelphia (P) and 50 from Denver (D) for 100 total cents
• Professional Life reverse - Third of four 2009 Bicentennial designs depicting the Illinois State Capitol
• VDB initials featured - Designer Victor David Brenner's initials prominently displayed on the reverse
• Lincoln Bicentennial series - Part of the historic 2009 four-design commemorative program
• Both major mints - Complete P&D set from America's two primary circulation facilities
• 2009 date - Marking the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth
• Original bank rolls - Fresh coins as issued from the mints

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: Victor David Brenner's timeless portrait of Abraham Lincoln faces right, the same beloved design that has graced the cent since 1909. Lincoln's strong profile, with his distinctive beard and determined expression, captures the character of America's 16th president. LIBERTY arcs along the left rim, IN GOD WE TRUST appears above, and the date 2009 marks this special bicentennial year at the lower right.

Reverse: The majestic Illinois State Capitol building stands at center, representing Lincoln's professional years as a lawyer and state legislator in Springfield. The building's distinctive dome rises against a plain field, symbolizing the foundation Lincoln built for his future presidency. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA curves along the top, E PLURIBUS UNUM appears above the building, and ONE CENT declares the denomination below. Designer Joel Iskowitz's initials "JI" appear on the lower right, while Victor David Brenner's "VDB" is prominently featured on the lower left, honoring the original designer's legacy.

Why Collectors Choose This Set

The 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial series represents one of the most significant commemorative programs in modern U.S. coinage history. For the first time since 1909, the Lincoln Cent reverse was redesigned—not just once, but four times in a single year. The Professional Life design captures Lincoln's transformation from frontier lawyer to statesman, the crucial period that prepared him for the presidency. Having both P and D mint rolls allows you to compare striking characteristics, search for varieties, or build complete date-and-mint-mark collections. The prominent VDB initials pay homage to the controversial 1909 VDB cents, making this design particularly meaningful to Lincoln Cent enthusiasts.

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