Lincoln Cent 1982 Small Date

Small date Philadelphia. Need weight to know whether it is a copper or a copper plated zinc core.
John1

Yes, it is small date, but it is not 1982-D, which would have a D mint mark below the date. Yours was minted in Philadelphia. Bronze is 3.11 grams and zinc 2.5g. Neither has any value unless in the higher uncirculated grades, and there the bronze 1982 is worth slightly more than the zinc ($12.50 versus $2.50 in MS-65, for example). Similarly, whether small or large date, the 1982-D in zinc isn't worth much and little difference in value for the two types.

Only two 1982-D small date bronze have ever been found. Here is an article on them. https://www.numismaticnews.net/worl...t-discovered

Agreed, small date, but as pointed out, not the rare Denver mint copper. Keep searching!

to the CCF!

Looks like a carbon spot.
John1