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47 - 1982 LINCOLN CENT, SMALL DATE, COPPER-PLATED ZINC


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Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: CENTS - LINCOLN, MEMORIAL REVERSE
Item Description: 1C 1982 SM DT ZINC
Grade: NGC MS 67 RD
Owner: Cellgazer
 
Winning Set: Latest and Greatest
Date Added: 5/24/2012
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

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.

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