Lincoln in Illinois (2009 Proof Lincoln Cent)
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent, the US Mint has release four new reverse designs for 2009. This one reflects Abraham Lincoln's professional life in Illinois. This particular coin is "proof", meaning that it is specially minted (and priced!) to have a brilliant finish and deeply sculpted faces.
Deigner: Joel Iskowitz
Sculptor: Don Everhart