The 1982-D Small Date Copper Lincoln Cent is one of the rarest and most controversial modern U.S. coin varieties.

 Why It’s Special: In 1982, the U.S. Mint transitioned from copper (95% copper) to copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc). That year, seven major varieties were created due to:Two compositions (copper & …

The 1982-D Small Date Copper Lincoln Cent is one of the rarest and most controversial modern U.S. coin varieties. Read More