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1982-D Zinc Large Date

Small Cents · Lincoln Memorial Cents · 1959–2008
Regular
Weight2.5 g
Diameter19.05 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 6,012,979,368 Combined mintage for all 1982-D varieties (Bronze + Zinc)
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
DesignerVictor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro
Collector's Key IDCK-697

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The 1982-D Zinc Large Date is one of two Denver zinc varieties from the transition year. After Denver's bronze production ended mid-year, the facility struck the remainder of its 1982 cents on the new copper-plated zinc planchets. The Large Date version features the bolder, thicker numeral style and carries the "D" mintmark.

At 2.5 grams, it weighs noticeably less than the 1982-D Bronze. Combined Denver mintage for 1982 exceeded 6 billion across all varieties. The Zinc Large Date is common and accessible. Collectors assembling the seven-variety 1982 set include it alongside its Small Date counterpart and the sole Denver bronze issue.

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GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G)
VG-8 Very Good (VG)
F-12 Fine (F)
VF-20 Very Fine (VF)
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF)
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU)
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS)
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1982-D Zinc Large Date Lincoln Memorial Cents were minted?
6,012,979,368 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1982-D varieties (Bronze + Zinc)).
What is a 1982-D Zinc Large Date Lincoln Memorial Cent made of?
Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper), weighing 2.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1982-D Zinc Large Date Lincoln Memorial Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1982-D Zinc Large Date Lincoln Memorial Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.