When introduced in 1909, the Lincoln Cent was the first U.S. coin intended for circulation to depict a U.S. President. It was also the first U.S. cent to bear the motto "In God We Trust." Two distinct reverse design types were issued during it's first hundred years in circulation: Wheat Ears (1909-1958) and Lincoln Memorial (1959-2008). Entering 2009, after 100 years in circulation, the Lincoln Cent holds the record for the longest tenured coin in U.S. History!
This proof cent was minted at the San Francisco Mint or "S" Mint and has been independently certified as a perfect, "Deep Cameo Proof 70" by ANACS (The American Numismatic Association Certification Service, America's oldest independent certification service).