Found New Rolls Of Old Pennies, What To Do?

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LeoS Valued Member United States 178 Posts	Posted Today 8H 37M ago I came across a couple boxes of pennies that appear to be factory fresh, from 1982. They weigh 3.1 grams each. What do I do with them all? Any input would help. Edited by LeoS Today 3H 33M ago Report this Post to the Staff

Roller42 Valued Member United States 203 Posts	Posted Today 7H 59M ago The weight would make them copper and the melt value is about 4 cents each, though it is still illegal to melt them. If they were mine, I'd go through looking for errors and varieties, then dump the remainder in my copper hoard bag. "I like money. I can't believe you like money, too. We should hang out." Frito Member CONECA, Early American Coppers, NETCC Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 16064 Posts	Posted Today 7H 45M ago I agree with the 'search them' approach, but I suggest you do your research first to determine which know varieties exist on the 1982 Philly mint copper cents. Our experts will be along shortly to provide some helpful links to various variety sources. Once you have a feel for what you are looking for, then search away! Let us know what you find. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 199837 Posts	Posted Today 6H 45M ago That is pretty amazing. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 20087 Posts	Posted Today 3H 18M ago I would search them for high grade gems, also the potential of some 1982 small date copper coins. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Edited by BadThad Today 3H 18M ago Report this Post to the Staff
smuglr Valued Member United States 241 Posts	Posted Today 2H 47M ago @LeoS I'm guessing not, since these are not D mint, but If you happen to live in Minnesota, I would love to get a few rolls or a box. Report this Post to the Staff
LeoS Valued Member United States 178 Posts	Posted Today 2H 32M ago Update: In another box, I found paper wrapped pennies, 1982. See pics. Question: Did they come from mint/banks fresh with either wrapper? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 81513 Posts	Posted Today 33M ago Search all of them for varieties and errors. https://doubleddie.com//memorial-ce...d-dies-1982/ Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
LeoS Valued Member United States 178 Posts	Posted Today 10M ago The plot thickens.... I tracked down the origin of these coins and got more backstory.... The original owner, back in 1982/83, started hoarding all the boxes of pennies he could get. The coins have literally been in a garage since 1983! Turns out, I can get dozens more BOXES for 4x face, and they ALL look like my pics (from what I hear).... The person is going to list them for melt value, that's where the 4x came in.... Not sure if worth it, as the amount of time to sort and find the holy grail (82d, small date, copper)... I have gone through about 10 rolls, and they all weigh in at 3.1g and machine marks/scuffs are typical, as in pics. Thoughts? It's a lot to go through..... Anyone near Atlanta wanna help? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 112578 Posts	Posted Today 7M ago Pretty nice hoard of copper cent coins. I wonder what the ration is between large and small date coins. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
LeoS Valued Member United States 178 Posts	Posted Today 0M ago I have looked at only 10 rolls, and they are all large date, no mint mark (P). Now that I know I should NOT open rolls, and first I (think) I should look at enders to see if there are any Denvers, I will be busy for a bit.... Report this Post to the Staff
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