Beyond Mems
1982 ZINC SMALL DATE

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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: GAM

Set Details

Custom Sets: This coin is not in any custom sets.
Competitive Sets: Uncle Ronnie Inspired   Score: 336
Mems   Score: 336
Beyond Mems   Score: 336
One Cent Leads to Another   Score: 336
Lincoln Deluxe   Score: 336
100-4E   Score: 336
100-1E   Score: 336
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Lincoln Cents, Memorial Reverse (1959-2008)

Owner Comments:

1982 was a pivotal year for the Lincoln cent as the composition of the coin changed from bronze to copper-plated zinc. The change to copper-plated zinc marked the end of an era for the traditional copper penny. The change to the zinc-based cent occurred late in the year in 1982 so both bronze and zinc versions were produced. In addition to metallic composition modifications, both the Philadelphia and Denver mints produce large and small date varieties in 1982 making a total of 7 varieties for 1982.

This coin is ranked in the “100 Greatest Modern Coins” book by Scott Schechter and Jeff Garrett. Edition rankings:

First Edition Rank: 47
Second Edition Rank: 68
Third Edition Rank: 68
Fourth Edition Rank: 68

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