1982 Cent Patterns

About This Coin

The 1982 Cent Patterns is a United States cent from the Modern Patterns (1943 to Date) series — 11th of 15 years in the series. The obverse features various experimental designs for proposed coinage changes and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. A notable auction result reached $949 in genuine grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Various U.S. Mint designers.