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Well I am confused - wouldn't a bronze planchet be the oddity? In this thinking then yes it would go for a lot of money. But the article is confusing to me (I must be reading it wrong) they didn't change from Bronze they changed from copper, yes?
The 7 Business Strike Varieties:
1982 Large Date Copper
1982 Large Date Copper plated Zinc
1982 Small Date Copper
1982 Small Date Copper plated Zinc
1982 D Large Date Copper
1982 D Large Date Copper plated Zinc
1982 D Small Date Copper plated Zinc
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CC, the coppers you're thinking of were actually bronze. I think $15000. Good to see you again Ken.
Edited by CoinMasters
07/19/2017 11:28 pm
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Coincents, because the alloy was 95% copper and rest zinc & tin (I think) is why its called bronze. Think back to 1864 IH, the 1859-64's were copper-nickel, then in 1865 went to Bronze is the true name of the alloy. Now I'll confuse you even more...w/ this new variety, there were 9 (NINE) total coins minted for 1982 Don't forget the PROOF!  Edited by Crazyb0
07/19/2017 11:36 pm
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Cent composition has changed several times over the years, from pure copper, to cu/ni, to bronze, the steelies, and finally brass. Then we got the cu plated zinc we all love. If they continue, I expect next will be aluminum foil.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Thanks for the clarification guys - "Aluminum Foil" (then they would be 1 time use and recyclable for the next million run)  As for this outstanding Cent - I would have loved to have been the lucky one who found it (just like all of you  ) Edited by CoinCents
07/19/2017 11:48 pm
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Recycling after each use...hey that's not a bad idea. Maybe you are on to something
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Unless I'm mistaken, this is THE discovery specimen, and still the only example known. I would be surprised if it went for less than $20k. Maybe $30k?
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I wouldn't think too many people would actually have been looking for one of these. Now that it's public info there may be more out there than we think.
BTW, I think bronze is Cu, tin and zinc whereas just Cu(95%) and Zn(5%) is brass. Am I correct?
19k
What's next, an '84 brass?
Edited by Biedercoins
07/20/2017 09:28 am
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"BTW, I think bronze is Cu, tin and zinc whereas just Cu(95%) and Zn(5%) is brass. Am I correct?"
Correct.
Edit: By the way, the cent was also made of brass during and after WWII in 1944-46. They were produced from spend brass cartridge shells I believe.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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07/20/2017 09:12 am
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