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Lincoln Memorial Cent Small Cents - Copper Plated Zinc Penny (1982-Present)

Lincoln Memorial Cent Small Cents - Copper Plated Zinc Penny (1982-Present)Designer - Engraver: Frank Gasparro Metal Composition: 97.5% Zinc and 2.5% Copper after 1982 Diameter: 19 mm Mass: 2.5 grams

Melt Value: US$ 1.142

1982 - 2013 Zinc Lincoln Cent

The zinc and copper versions of the cent were both produced in 1982. They can be differentiated by weight (3.11 grams for the 1909-1982 copper cent, 2.5 grams for the 1982-2013 zinc cent).

Melt Value: US$ 1.142

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