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1982 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Small Date Bronze

Strike Type
1982 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Small Date Bronze

Coin Details

Year
1982
Denomination
Cent
Mint Mark
D
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008
Designer
Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro
Mintage
2
Composition
95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Weight
3.11g
Diameter
19mm
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

$11 AU58BN 05-02-2024 eBay

Description

The 1982-D Small Date Bronze Lincoln Cent is an extremely rare transitional error variety. Only 2 specimens are known. In 1982, the U.S. Mint transitioned from 95% copper planchets to copper-plated zinc. This coin was struck on a bronze planchet with the Small Date obverse die at the Denver Mint.

External References

Error Varieties(1)

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