1982 Lincoln Cent Large Date / Small Date Comparison
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Comparison
You can easily tell the difference by looking at the distance between the 2 and the rim or the top loop in the 8. You have to weigh it to determine copper of zinc. The eight varieties are listed below. The valuable one is the 1982 D copper that weighs 3.1 grams.
1982 Large Date Copper (3.1 grams)1982 Small Date Copper (3.1 grams)
1982 Large Date Zinc (2.5 grams)
1982 Small Date Zinc (2.5 grams)
1982-D Large Date Copper (3.1 grams)
1982-D Small Date Copper (3.1 grams) Woo hoo!
1982-D Large Date Zinc (2.5 grams)
1982-D Small Date Zinc (2.5 grams)

Small Date (Top) versus Small Date (Bottom)
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