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1982 Lincoln Penny Circulated
Key Facts & Value
Key Fact
Description
This is a United States one-cent coin, commonly known as a Lincoln penny, minted in 1982. The obverse features the profile of Abraham Lincoln, with "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" inscribed. The reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial. The year 1982 marks a significant transition in the coin's composition, with some cents struck in bronze and others in copper-plated zinc.
History
The Lincoln cent, designed by Victor David Brenner, was introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The reverse design has varied, featuring wheat stalks until 1959 and the Lincoln Memorial thereafter. The year 1982 is notable for the shift in the metal composition due to rising copper prices, from 95% copper to a copper-plated zinc core.
Facts
The 1982 Lincoln cent is a transitional year, offering collectors the chance to find both the bronze (all-red appearance) and the copper-plated zinc (lighter, more brassy appearance) varieties. The composition change was a cost-saving measure by the U.S. Mint. These pennies are part of everyday American currency and often passed through daily transactions.
Value Fact
Most 1982 Lincoln cents, especially in circulated condition, have a low collector value, typically trading for their face value or a few cents more. However, specific varieties, particularly error coins or those with certain mint marks in pristine condition, can fetch higher prices among numismatists. Demand is steady for common examples.
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