1982 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Bronze Small Date - CU-1C-1982-23 Cud

Description

CU-1C-1982-23 is a cud on the 1982 Bronze Small Date Lincoln Memorial cent. The Bronze Small Date cent combines the pre-transition 95% copper alloy (3.1 grams) with the compact Small Date style — a pairing whose production window was inherently narrow, bounded on one side by the introduction of the Small Date hub and on the other by the changeover to zinc planchets. This limited window means fewer Bronze Small Date dies were placed into service, which in turn reduces the total population of potential cud-bearing coins. The bronze composition gives these coins their characteristic warm copper color and heavier weight, while the small date numerals — more tightly spaced than the large date — require magnification for confident attribution. Attribution by Cuds on Coins.

Cross References

• CU-1C-1982-23

External References