1982-D 1C Bronze, BN AU55BN Certification #53691559, PCGS #146021

This coin represents the well-known 1982-D transitional variety, which was struck in error on a bronze planchet instead of the intended copper-plated zinc. It is not only PCGS certified but also verified by weight (3.11g) and appearance as the rarer bronze version. There are only 3 PCGS certified coins in this grade. Similar AU58 examples have recently brought $10,800 (Heritage Auction) and $18,800 (Stack's Bowers placing this AU55 coin in a unique opportunity range,