1982 Penny- Small Or Large Date?

Thank you for your reply. I have study that chart and I still sometimes have a hard time telling the difference in my coins. Again, thank you for your time. I'm still pretty new at this, but with time I am sure I will eventually get a better idea. I'm not giving up yet, I realize there is a lot still to learn.

Earle42's chart is excellent too! Thanks for posting it, Earle!

The key area in telling the two sizes apart is the curve or back side of the 2 and the size of the 8's. Compile several '82's and use the chart. it'll come, you'll see. Buy a small digital scale too, as you'll want to weigh all your '82's to look for a small date copper ( 3.11 g. on your scale). There are only a few known examples, but if you find one it could mean big bucks! Read more about them using the search box atop every page on the upper left side here on CCF. It's fun to dream about finding one! Bonne chance!

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