coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse \ 1982 \ Denver
The 1982 Lincoln Cent with a Memorial Reverse, minted in Denver, is a notable collectible coin from the United States. This coin features the iconic image of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse. In 1982, the composition of the penny changed from 95% copper to 97.5% zinc with a thin copper coating, leading to variations in weight and appearance. Collectors often seek specific mint marks, such as the "D" for Denver, as well as differences in the coin's weight and composition when categorizing their collections.
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1982-D (Denver) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1982 | Denver |