During Lincoln’s professional years in Illinois he was able to build himself up as a successful lawyer and would eventually become a member of the US House. He would secure his nomination for president in 1860 and win the election later that year. This design of the 2009 cent depicts this transformation to power.
Formative Years in Indiana 1816-1830
In 1816 Lincoln moved with his family to Indiana. While in Indiana Lincoln taught himself to read while learning the value of honest work. Lincolns mother passed away in 1818 and Lincoln was deeply depressed by this. He continued to read and work had as his mother encouraged him to do and these year would sculpt Lincoln into the fine leader he was. The penny will depict lincoln reading while on break from hard work.








