Jun 4, 2009 · The common 1982 cent is one of those many challenges that seems to trouble collectors both new and old. So, I thought I would put together a simple guide to help identify the 1982 Lincoln …

Dec 8, 2017 · In 1982 Denver only made small dates in zinc. (2.5g) It's true that 2 have turned up on copper planchets, but it's really not anything to actively look for. Sure if something falls in your lap, …

Jun 19, 2019 · So I thought I would share my methodology for easily telling the difference between a copper/bronze and a zinc penny. This is good for finding the different variants for the 1982 pennies, …

Apr 28, 2019 · William Sheldon Member I understand all the interest in the 1982 D penny that weighs 3.08. If u can find one, then you'll be a few thousand $ richer. I hoarded a bunch of small and large …

Aug 21, 2023 · 1982 was a transitional year for Lincoln cents from bronze to copper plated zinc. The bronze cents weigh about 3.11 grams and the copper plated zinc cents weigh about 2.50 grams. …

Jun 20, 2017 · Het all I also found a 1982 penny ( year I was born ) with no mint mark, small Date and makes a thud when you drop it. What do you all think?

Apr 5, 2009 · My friend came to me with a lincoln cent, 1982, that he thought was very strange. He noticed that it was very silvery, like a steel penny, but it...

Nov 27, 2018 · Denver only made these (1982 small date) in zinc, 2.5 grams. Worth .01 cent. They made 17 billion cents in 1982, Philly and Denver, Large Date and Small Date, copper and zinc. One …

Jun 16, 2012 · I just started a collection of circulated pennies and I have 8 slots available for the 1982 penny in my H.E. Harris folder. I know that the main difference between the copper and zinc pennies …

Jun 7, 2017 · Balancing the penny at the tip of your finger, tapping it with a penny that you know is the copper/ zinc 2.5 grams and listening to see if there is a ringing sound, because of the copper content …