1982 Lincoln Cents 7-Coin Variety Set Appraisal
Category: Numismatics / Coin Collection
Description
A collector's set featuring 7 distinct variations of the 1982 Lincoln Cent based on mint mark (P, D), date size (Large, Small), and metal composition (Copper, Zinc). Includes the following coins: 1982-P Large Date Copper, 1982-P Small Date Copper, 1982-P Large Date Zinc, 1982-P Small Date Zinc, 1982-D Large Date Copper, 1982-D Large Date Zinc, and 1982-D Small Date Zinc. The coins are housed in a black cardboard display holder with labels for each variety.
Appraisal Report
The item is a collector's set containing 7 different variations of the 1982 United States Lincoln Cent. The 1982 mintage is notable for the mid-year transition in composition from 95% copper to 97.5% zinc, as well as the presence of both large and small date styles. This set includes coins from both the Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) mints, in various combinations of date size (Large/Small) and composition (Copper/Zinc), specifically: 1982-P Large Date Copper, 1982-P Small Date Copper, 1982-P Large Date Zinc, 1982-P Small Date Zinc, 1982-D Large Date Copper, 1982-D Large Date Zinc, and 1982-D Small Date Zinc. The coins are presented in a standard cardboard holder designed to display these variations. The value of 1982 Lincoln cents varies greatly based on condition and specific variety (particularly the exceptionally rare 1982-D Small Date Copper, which is not included here as a pair for the 1982-D Small Date Zinc). Common varieties in circulated grades or lower uncirculated grades, as these appear to be, have minimal numismatic value above face value. Higher grades can command premiums, but typically only in well-preserved Mint State condition. Given the apparent condition and the common nature of these specific variations (excluding rare errors or ultra-high grades), the overall value of this set is relatively low, primarily appealing to entry-level collectors completing basic sets of varieties.
Appraisal Value
$5 - $10