In the fall of 1816, Thomas and Nancy Lincoln left Kentucky for southern Indiana, settling in Spencer County. As he grew older, young Abraham became skilled at using a plow and, especially, an axe. Although the demands of frontier life left little time for formal schooling, his parents instilled in him a love for books and Abraham educated himself by reading such works as Life of Washington, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Robinson Crusoe and The Arabian Nights all by the age of 11. He could often be seen carrying a book along with his axe.
In October 1818, the family suffered a terrible tragedy when Nancy died from drinking contaminated cow's milk. For Abraham, whose mother had encouraged him to read and explore the world through books, it was a devastating blow. Thomas later married Sarah Bush Johnston, a kind stepmother who helped raise Abraham as her own.
The approved reverse design for aspect two depicts a young Lincoln reading while taking a break from working as a rail splitter in Indiana and includes the inscriptions "United States of America," "E Pluribus Unum" and "One Cent." It was designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles Vickers.
Sealed And Unsearched Boxes
Each sealed box contains 50 rolls ($25 Face Value) 2009-P A2 Formative Years Cents.
Rolls sealed by String And Son, the US Mint's official roller and distributor.
Have the fun of searching for your own Doubled Die Cents!
Being sold nationally for over $150 per box!
All box sales final.
US Mint Rolls!
This is the second of four new reverse designs for the one-cent coin in 2009. Each two-roll coin set consists of one roll of 50 coins produced at the United States Mint at Philadelphia and Denver facilities. The newly minted one-cent coins produced at the United States Mint facility at Philadelphia do not have a mint mark; however, the coins produced at the Denver facility display the “D” mint mark for Denver.
Being sold nationally for over $100 per set!
Sealed boxes are dated from 4/13/09, the first day of issue, to 4/29/09.
These are the dates from which Doubled Die's have been discovered.
US Mint Roll Denver Mint Only
2009-S Doubled Die Reverse
Aspect 2 (Formative Years) Cents
Extremely Rare Proof
Less Than 20 Known Of All Proof Varieties!
Have Sold For Over $2500 At Auction.
From one auction description:
"We estimate a possible 3,000 pieces as HIGH and believe the true population will less than half of that! The 1955 Double die Lincoln cent has a population of around 25,000 pieces, so that should give you some indication of the rarity and future potential this coin has to increase in value! Regardless of whether there are as many as 3,000 or not, this coin is far more rare than a 55 double die or 72 double die."
2009-S 1c Pr FY CDDR-004
This is the actual discovery coin!
At this time, the only one known!
Billy Crawford - August 27, 2009:
"2009-S 1c Proof Formative Years CDDR-004. New listing in my registry files.
Exhibits prominent doubling remnants of an extra index finger with a shift to the north. Congratulations of the new listing!"
Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
2009-S 1c Pr FY WDDR-001 - ANACS Proof 69 Deep Cameo
An extra index finger can be seen just above the normal index finger and on the spine of the book.
ANACS certified Proof 69.
Less than a handful graded this high. None higher!
Die Markers: A die crack runs NNW from the eyebrow through the forehead. A short, vertical die gouge can be found inside the top of the 1st U in PLURIBUS. A small die gouge (dot) can be found at the center of the left boot about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the boot.
Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
2009-S 1c Pr FY WDDR-002 - ANACS Proof 68 Deep Cameo
An extra index finger can be seen just above the normal index finger and on the spine of the book.
ANACS certified Proof 68.
Less than a handfull graded higher!
Die Markers: A small die gouge (dot) can be found at the top of the neck near the back of the head. A die scratch runs SW to NE through the bottom front of the left boot. A short die scratch extends SW from the tip of the right boot.
Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
2009 Doubled Die Obverse And Reverse Lincoln Cents
Satin Finish
Only a hand full of Doubled Die Lincoln Cents have been discovered in the 2009 U.S. Mint Sets.
These could be as rare as the Proof Doubled Die Cents!
2009-D Early Childhood 1C WDDR-007 Satin Finish
The doubling shows on the cabins logs.
This coin was taken from a Uncirculated Mint set. With an estimated 13,000 coins per die struck, the mintage of this double die rivals that of the 1955/1955 Cent. It is also a 95% copper coin with a weight of 3.1 grams like the 1909 Cents
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
Only 2 Pieces Available!
2009 Professional Life 1C WDDR-014 Satin Finish
The doubling shows on the window sill of the building.
This coin was taken from a Uncirculated Mint set. With an estimated 13,000 coins per die struck, the mintage of this double die rivals that of the 1955/1955 Cent. It is also a 95% copper coin with a weight of 3.1 grams like the 1909 Cents
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
Only 1 Piece Available!
2009 Doubled Die Obverse And Reverse
Aspect 2 (Formative Years) Cents
Mint State
As reported in Coin World and Numismatic News!
Verified by industry recognized error experts
John Wexler and Billy Crawford.
Currently available at an extremely low price and sure to rise as the collecting public becomes more aware of this error. Update: These are showing up in National Publications from several dealers. Even the lessor valued varieties are selling for $10 to $30. Rumor is the HSN is going to offer them. Who knows what they will ask?
Now is the time to put a few away for the future!
FY 1C WDDO-001
The doubling shows on Liberty. Also displays the diagnostic chip on Lincoln's collar.
First of the Obverse Doubled Dies to be discovered.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-001
A strong extra index finger can be seen between the thumb and the normal index finger.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-002
A partial extra index finger and middle finger can be seen between the thumb and the index finger. An extra impression of the top of the book runs at an angle through the pages of the book.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-003
A partial extra thumb can be seen just above the index finger and on the spine of the book.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-004
A partial extra index finger can be seen just below the thumb and a partial extra middle finger can be seen just above the index finger.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-005
partial tip of the thumb can be seen protruding from the top of the thumb at the knuckle. A weak line seen below the thumb is a partial impression of the spine of the book.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-006
A strong extra index finger can be seen between the thumb and the normal index finger and a small partial extra middle finger can be seen just above the normal index finger on the spine of the book.
As it looks right now, this is the scarcest of the reverse doubled dies!
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-007
A partial extra index finger can be seen just above the normal index finger.
Die Markers: A small die gouge can be found between the lower I and T of UNITED. Die scratches run SW to NE through the E of E PLURIBUS UNUM. A die scratch runs north from the upper left U of UNITED.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-008
A partial extra thumb can be seen just under the normal thumb.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-010
A partial extra finger can be seen just above the normal index finger on the spine of the book.
Die Markers: A small die gouge protrudes from the top of the 1st zero and small die gouges can be found inside the 1st zero. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the lower 2nd zero. A light die crack runs NE from the top of the ear. Two parallel die scratches run NE from the grass to the right of Lincoln’s left boot. A small die gouge (dot) can be found under the intersection of the vertical and middle bars of the E in ONE.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-019
A very small partial extra finger can be found between the centers of the index and middle fingers.
Die Markers: A die crack runs SW to NE through the hair on the upper back of the head. A short die scratch runs SW from the lower left R in LIBERTY. A die scratch extends NE from the bottom right side of the spike in the log. A small die chip can be found on Lincoln’s left shoulder. Die cracks protrude from the upper and lower C of CENT, the upper left O of ONE, and the upper right N of ONE.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-024
In NGC MS66 Red Slab
Slight doubling shows at the tip of the left thumb.
DDR not indicated on slab.
Also includes the D Mint Cent in NGC MS66 Red
Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-025
A strong extra index finger shows below the bottom of the book and a small portion of an extra thumb can be seen just above the center of the index finger at the spine of the book.
One of the more dramatic and difficult to locate double dies.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-032
A small partial extra thumb can be found just above the back of the index finger. Doubling can be seen between the index and middle fingers and also below the bottom of the book. A die crack runs NW through the eyebrow into the forehead. A short vertical die gouge extends from the rim above the E in AMERICA. A die chip can be found on the left shoulder.
Very Difficult To Locate!
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-036
The doubling shows as extra thickness on all of the fingers on Lincoln's left hand and on the surrounding elements. Also displays the two diagnostic chips on Lincoln's left shoulder.
Very Difficult To Locate!
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-044
A partial extra index finger shows above the back of the index finger.
Very Difficult To Locate!
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-051
Partial extra index and middle fingers can be found between the thumb and normal index finger.
This DDR is one of the top 3 most difficult to locate!
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-052
An extra thumb can be seen below the front of the normal thumb extending to the spine of the book.
This DDR is one of the top 10 most difficult to locate!
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C CDDR-057
An extra thumb can be seen above the index finger extending to the spine of the book.
Very difficult to locate!
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C WDDR-065
A partial extra finger, probably an extra middle finger, can be seen between the normal index and middle fingers. Also displays a die scratch that runs NE from the upper right N of CENT. Die cracks run north and south from the left side of the C in CENT. A die chip can be found on the left shoulder.
Very Difficult To Locate!
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
FY 1C CDDR-066
A strong extra index finger below the thumb and a doubling of the thumb above the regular thumb.
One of the top 5 most difficult to locate!
Only two pieces available!
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
Starter Doubled Die Reverse "Set"
Total of 10 different doubled die's - Our choice of coins.
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
Heavy Obverse Die Clash A2 Cents
As stated in Die Variety News Magazine dated June 20, 2009: heavy die clash remnants located on the neck area and most visible in front of the neck.
This occurs when a planchet fails to feed during striking; the most prominent die clash remnants are located in the field in front of the neck area.
The obverse die damages the reverse die (and/or visa verse) and transfers images to the other side.
The Clash Marks transferred to the obverse are from the reverse folds in Lincoln’s shirt
BU from Original Rolls. Due to price volatility, All Sales Final.
Fun Errors
Lincoln Has "A Chip On His Shoulder"
Rather large defect in the die resulted in a raised "chip" on the left shoulder.
BU from Original Rolls. All Sales Final.
A "Rocky E"
A defect in the die resulted in a raised "chip" on the "E" of "Cent". Looks like a small rock.
BU from Original Rolls. All Sales Final.
Satin finish from US Mint Sets. All Sales Final.
This is the third of four new reverse designs for the one-cent coin in 2009. Each two-roll coin set consists of one roll of 50 coins produced at the United States Mint at Philadelphia and Denver facilities. The newly minted one-cent coins produced at the United States Mint facility at Philadelphia do not have a mint mark; however, the coins produced at the Denver facility display the “D” mint mark for Denver.