What is a 2009 Penny?

2009 was a special year for pennies. For this year there are four different design varieties on the reverse side of the coin. These designs commemorate both the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny and also the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins and what their value is.

How much is a 2009 Lincoln penny worth?

While a 2009 D penny featuring the formative years reverse is valued at $160, a penny with the same grade but a professional life design on the reverse is worth $725. There are two known MS68-graded Lincoln pennies from 2009 that feature the design from Lincoln’s presidential years. These have been valued at $6,000 each.

How much is a 2009 Philadelphia penny worth?

A 2009 Philadelphia penny graded MS63 is worth between $5 and $7, whatever reverse design it has. Values stay similar for all the designs until you reach the MS67 mark. A 2009 P penny graded MS67 and with the presidency design is worth about $135. That rises to $225 for the early childhood coin, and $300 for the professional life version.