The fourth and final reverse design for the series of four 2009
Bicentennial Lincoln Cents represents Lincoln’s Presidency in
Washington, D.C. Chronologically, this covers the final years of
his life from 1861-1865. The reverse depicts the United States
Capitol Dome, which is half completed. This is intended to
represent the unfinished business of a Nation torn apart by the
Civil War. The inscriptions on the reverse read “E Pluribus
Unum”, “United States of America”, and “One Cent”. This reverse
was designed by Susan Gamble and sculpted by Joseph Menna. The
coin was first released into circulation on November 12, 2009.
On the same date, an official launch ceremony was held in
Washington, DC at the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial Statue. Amidst
inclement weather, approximately 200 people attended the
ceremony. During this event, the design for the 2010 Lincoln
Cent was unveiled for the first time. - Reverse Design #1 - 2009
Birthplace Lincoln Cent - Reverse Design #2 - 2009 Formative
Years Lincoln Cent - Reverse Des