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domys Valued Member Canada 352 Posts	Posted 07/18/2015 7:03 pm which one is rare 1982 small or large date? Report this Post to the Staff

cherrypickersaddict Valued Member United States 259 Posts	Posted 07/18/2015 7:10 pm Both bronze large date and bronze small date are considered the rare varieties Report this Post to the Staff
pyrbob Rest in Peace United States 1943 Posts	Posted 07/18/2015 7:11 pm Neither one is rare but the small date is more uncommon. Report this Post to the Staff
domys Valued Member Canada 352 Posts	Posted 07/18/2015 7:21 pm how can I tell if it is bronze? Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 07/18/2015 9:10 pm None of the dates are rare. What I have noticed here at CCF that one date, material, size, MM (or not) combination is harder to find in various regions. For instance, the 1982 D LD Zinc is harder to find here in Connecticut. All the others are relatively common. But in places (e.g. mid-west), that variety is rather common, but other varieties for the date are not. Location, location, location. As for sorting copper cents from zinc, a postage scale is a quick way to sort/confirm material. Some use the 'drop' test, listening for a thud (zinc) or a ring (copper). And after sorting thousands of them, you get to a point that you can spot one or the other visually with a very high success rate. Good luck on the hunt! Report this Post to the Staff
Garoyn Pillar of the Community United States 513 Posts	Posted 07/18/2015 9:24 pm Quote: how can I tell if it is bronze? Make a crude balance with a popsicle stick or the like. Put the 1982 on one side and either a 1981 (bronze) or a 1983 (zinc) on the other side. I use a 1983 and then the 1982 bronze sinks (heavier) and the 1982 zinc doesn't sink. Report this Post to the Staff
domys Valued Member Canada 352 Posts	Posted 07/18/2015 9:46 pm thanks guys Report this Post to the Staff
rayof315 Valued Member United States 241 Posts	Posted 07/20/2015 8:04 pm Wow, I really like the popsicles stick idea. Something to try out on all the "maybe" 1983 lmcs I've been settings aside to weigh some day when I buy a scale. Now why did I never think of that? Great idea. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
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