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 …

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 …

Dec 4, 2024 · Hello everyone. I came across what I believe could be a copper 1982 no mint mark penny, plus a 1982 D copper penny both weigh 3.1. Is this the real...

May 17, 2019 · Michael K Well-Known Member 1982 was a transition year and they changed towards the end of the year from 95% copper cents, 3.11 grams, to zinc cents with a thin …

Jan 10, 2010 · I heard, many years ago that there were both copper and zinc 1982 cents minted. I know that 1982 was when the switch to copper plated zinc cents began,...

Aug 15, 2019 · I have been sorting my 1982 pennies into 2 piles. I have my copper (3.11Gram) pile and my zinc (2.5Gram) pile. I have gone through hundreds of...

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 …

Apr 2, 2020 · I was told that this 1982 small date weighing 3.1 grams was worth a penny anyone know.

Mar 20, 2018 · 1982, 1982D, 1983, 1983D and 1989 Pennies All 3.1 grams Discussion in ' Coin Chat ' started by Mannie, Mar 20, 2018.

Apr 30, 2018 · This one weighs 3.02 grams: United States Lincoln cent 1982-D The coin is discolored but doesn't look damaged or even much circulated. To check my scale I weighed …