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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
Yesterday 6:14 pm
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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.
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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.
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That is pretty amazing.  |
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I would search them for high grade gems, also the potential of some 1982 small date copper coins.
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Yesterday 6:29 pm
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@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.
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Update: In another box, I found paper wrapped pennies, 1982. See pics. Question: Did they come from mint/banks fresh with either wrapper?    |
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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?
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Pretty nice hoard of copper cent coins. I wonder what the ration is between large and small date coins.  |
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United States
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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....  |
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82 P's have some outstanding DDO and DDR's, slow down and and checkem all. If I was in your shoes I'd pick-up as many more boxes as financally possible.....searching that many is a long slow process, but could be quite rewarding.............. Good Luck |
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