1982 Lincoln Memorial Penny Cent - Large Date - Fantastic Condition - 40th Anniversary - Collectible Coin

1982 Memorial Penny - Excellent Condition - Slight hints of wear marks, minimal contact marks, near mint luster, positive eye appeal. This listing is for copper plated zinc version.

On December 21, 1958, President Eisenhower issued a press release announcing that a new reverse design for the cent would begin production on January 2, 1959. The new design featured the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The coin was officially released on February 12, 1959, the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, although some pieces entered circulation early.

These pennies turn 40 years old this year (2022). Would make a cool gift for someone's 40th birthday. As can be seen in the pictures, the coin is in great shape. XF Grade.

1982 was the last year for production of copper Lincoln Memorial pennies. The transition to Zinc core with copper coating happened during the 1982 minting production. Copper pennies weigh 3.11 grams. Zinc pennies weigh 2.5 grams. All pennies in this listing have been weighted to validate they are copper and not zinc / copper plated coins.

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40th anniversary; 40th birthday.