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New Member
Canada
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Hi there, I have compared and researched this coin and I think this one hits the parameters.. it is lighter than the other ones I have of that year and the numbers on the date appear to be correct. I had a bit of a time figuring out how to post photos, but I hope they are ok and thank you to the members for putting up with an newbie asking questions. On a side note, how many questions am I allowed to ask. :) I'd appreciate the input about this one please and thank you.   |
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Moderator
 United States
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 . It is a small date. Looks like a copper plated zinc core but you will need to weigh it. John1  |
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Valued Member
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Does it need to be brass or is the zinc D the ONE?
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New Member
 Canada
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I Will be getting a proper scale. However I was able to determine that it was lighter than the rest using the food scale I have which not accurate enough.
I will also be getting a better magnifier, but I have about 10 other ones for that year and it was the only one that was different.
Thank you for looking
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Appears to be zinc core. The small date D copper (not zinc) is the big ticket example.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
 to the CCF! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
2.5 grams is a zinc cent. The Copper small date Denver are the ones everyone wants to find.
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Moderator
United States
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I'll agree with the others. This coin is not the big one. but it is a small date. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10635 Posts |
Your research has paid off. Yes, your cent is indeed a small date '82. As mentioned, your "lighter" coin is zinc. If you find a small date Denver mint, copper version, you will have hit the jackpot. If you do, you're buying lunch for all of us here!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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New Member
Canada
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Lol Yes I would definitely be buying lunch for each and everyone of you LOL. Thank you for your time, I'm going to get a much better scale but I can tell it's lighter. It also feels different and it has a different sheen to it than any of my copper coins
so I am happy I that I had properly assessed the coin before I posted it. It's hard not to convince yourself you found the big one, so I definitely will be double checking the other 1982 pennies I have.
It would've been pretty awesome if it was though.
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Moderator
United States
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Edited by John1
11/17/2021 04:49 am
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Posted 11/16/2021 04:18 am
