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Small Cents Lincoln Memorial Cent 1982-P : Copper - Small Date
1982 Lincoln Memorial Cent : Copper - Small Date
Copper Alloy Penny
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc
Diameter: 19 mm
Mass / Weight: 3.11 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): Depicted above is the 95% copper composite 1982 Small Date Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny).
The Mint produced two major varieties of the 1982 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny). One had a large date and the other had a small date. In addition: the metal composition changed from a more expensive 95% copper penny to a cheaper 97.5% zinc composite penny that is now presently being produced. The only difference is the weight of the coin and the size of the dates. Depicted below is an example image comparison of the small date vs large date 1982 penny. Note that the "82" is level with the preceding "1" and the arrow depicts more space within the 2 with the smaller date. The small date numbers were also "slimmer" as opposed to the "fatter" numbers of the large date. Click the image to enlarge:
Pre-1982 copper pennies are popular among bullion investors because their composition is 95% copper and their value is worth more than twice the 1 cent face value:
Click here to view the "melt down" value of pre-1982 copper pennies and other US copper coins
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-65)
Proof (PR-65)
- - - - - - - $2.41 -
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1982 Lincoln Memorial Penny (Copper - Small Date Variety) is Worth $2.41 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $0.0293
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Br1 Nice coin. Hard to find red with strong strike. Hard to find generally.
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Seller: cascadecoin Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: uncirculated
Uncirculated -- .07 cents shipping as an additional item.
$0.75
Seller: CoinSaver Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Uncirculated
1982 P Lincoln Memorial Cent Small Cents: Copper - Small Date
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Seller: Veronicalee Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Beautiful HIGH GRADE coin
$47.00
Seller: hobbyhaus Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: MS65 RED
Beautiful HIGH GRADE coin
$47.00
Seller: hobbyhaus Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: MS65 RED
Beautiful HIGH GRADE coin
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Seller: hobbyhaus Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: HIGH GRADE
Beautiful HIGH GRADE coin
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Seller: hobbyhaus Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: HIGH GRADE
UNC, Great Luster and Detail, Good coin for someones collection.
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Seller: TaddsCoins Certification Agency: Other
Certification Number: Raw
Condition: UNC
The coin in the picture is the coin you will receive.
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Seller: Rex Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: See picture
Condition: MS65
The coin in the picture is the coin you will receive.
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Seller: Rex Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: See picture
Condition: MS65
Enclosed in Kointain!
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Seller: atchisonbj Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: MS-65 (GEM) RED
Beautiful coin, hand picked from original roll
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Seller: hobbyhaus Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: BU Mint State
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Condition: BU