Varieties A Little Complicated In 1982 Penny

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Apprendice New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 06/10/2025 11:19 pm Hi Friend I have more than 1982 pennies. I have been asking to AIs and they are a little contradictory on the scale of value for some on the varieties. My understanding it is that both Denver and Philadelphia both produced 4 variety each. With 3.5 grams and 2.5 grams but also large and small date. the jewelry of the crown it is the D 3.5 grams Small Date, with only one reported as on possession. That is clear. It looks like the Large Dates do not carry any value except for in nominals value 1 cent. Even though it was made on Cooper and Zinc varieties. But in the Small Dates things turn HOT, because the Cooper and Zinc looks like who has more value on auctions it is not clear even for which AI you ask. Some say Cooper always because it represents a transitional metal, but other AI states that Zinc because it is rarer. Can any clarify this issue? As see 6 chances? with only clear for me who is at the top. Denver 3.11 grams, small date. All other 5 possibilities lost me!!!!. Because the Cooper metal should have a value over Zinc, I guess. Thanks friends for your input! Report this Post to the Staff

MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2003 Posts	Posted 06/11/2025 03:37 am Only the 1982 D small date copper (3.1 grams) has any considerable value. That is the rare one. All others only begin to have a nominal value in grades of MS-65 and above. Circulated coins are only worth face value except that those made of copper are better than those made of zinc simply because of the metal content. Report this Post to the Staff
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 06/11/2025 07:33 am Well said MisterT. I will just add, two of the D sm. date copper are know with a rumor of a third, I believe both were auctioned by Heritage for around 10,000 each. Edited by oddguy 06/11/2025 07:34 am Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96065 Posts	Posted 06/11/2025 08:06 am to CCF. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
LadyArizona New Member United States 49 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 3:07 pm Good to know how many sm date copper 82 pennies really do exist! I have seen a lot of them sold on ebay listed as small date copper 1982 penny. Maybe I should ask the ones that have sm date copper 82 pennies up for sale on ebay how much they weigh or tell them to research how many there really are of those. Report this Post to the Staff
LadyArizona New Member United States 49 Posts	Posted 06/22/2025 9:51 pm When you say only 2 known because those known ones are graded ones? I see a lot of 1982 d small date copper ungraded coins sell on ebay for up to 2 thousand dollars? Report this Post to the Staff
snailking1 Pillar of the Community United States 1285 Posts	Posted 06/23/2025 10:42 am Quote: When you say only 2 known because those known ones are graded ones? I see a lot of 1982 d small date copper ungraded coins sell on ebay for up to 2 thousand dollars? I'm brand new in the learning process, but even to me, seems like there are a lot of mislabeled coins on ebay! Report this Post to the Staff
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