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47 - 1982 LINCOLN CENT, SMALL DATE, COPPER-PLATED ZINC
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
CENTS - LINCOLN, MEMORIAL REVERSE |
| Item Description: |
1C 1982 SM DT ZINC |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 67 RD |
| Owner: |
Cellgazer |
Owner Comments:
1982 marks a year of transition for the Lincoln cent, and it also offers a unique opportunity for the collector. Since the changeover to the new material occurred after production of the cents had already begun, both bronze and zinc-core planchets were used in 1982. In addition to the change in metal composition, two different hub design styles were also used to produce coins of both types. These differences are what are referred to as "Large Date" and "Small Date" varieties.