1982 Lincoln Cent
Base
About This Coin
The 1982 Lincoln Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. In 1982, the U.S. Mint struck 16,729,361,847 cents, including 3,857,479 proofs; the business strikes were not reported by metal or date size. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C.. Transitional year: seven varieties exist with combinations of large date/small date and bronze/zinc compositions in both Philadelphia and Denver production. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc (3.11 grams) and in copper-plated zinc (2.5 grams), 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $3 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $19K in AU58 NGC grade at Stacks-Bowers. Designed by Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(9)
1982 (D) Lincoln Cent - Large Date Bronze
1982 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Small Date Bronze
1982 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Zinc Large Date
1982 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Zinc Small Date
1982 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Bronze Large Date
1982 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Bronze Small Date
1982 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Zinc Large Date
1982 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Zinc Small Date
1982 (S) Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent
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