1 Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Cent (Lincoln Memorial Reverse)

United States of America · 1982

The obverse features a profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with 'LIBERTY', the date '1982', and the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST'. The reverse (not pictured) typically shows the Lincoln Memorial.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1982
Denomination: 1 Cent ($0.01)

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with 'LIBERTY', the date '1982', and the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST'. The reverse (not pictured) typically shows the Lincoln Memorial.

Historical significance

1982 was a transitional year for the US penny. Due to rising costs of copper, the Mint switched from a 95% copper alloy to a copper-plated zinc core mid-year. There are seven common varieties based on composition (copper vs. zinc) and date size (Large Date vs. Small Date).

Estimated value

Circulated specimens are generally worth face value ($0.01). While rare varieties like the 1982-D Small Date Copper can be highly valuable, common circulated 'large date' versions typically have no numismatic premium.

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning the coin with chemicals or abrasives as this can damage the surface and reduce any potential collector value. Handle it by the edges and store it in a dry, cool place away from moisture to prevent corrosion.

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