You’re probably wondering if it’s easy to find a rare 1982 copper penny like this Small Date variety. The average circulated 1982 penny is worth 2 cents or less — so most people don’t think of these old pennies as having much value.
How much should a 1982 D small date penny weigh?
A second 1982-D Small Date homogenous copper alloy Lincoln cent has been discovered. Like the original discovery coin this latest find is also graded AU-58. According to the PCGS label it weighs 3.07 grams – close enough to be within a reasonable tolerance.
The 1982 D Small Date Memorial Cent is only worth one cent unless it is struck on a copper (bronze) planchet that weighs at least 3.0 grams. Only two have been found struck on a 3.07 planchet, so they’re extremely rare, one sold for over $10,000 and the first discovery sold for $18,000.
What’s the difference between a 1982 Penny and 1982 Penny?
The only difference is the weight of the coin and the size of the dates. Depicted below is an example image comparison of the small date vs large date 1982 penny. Note that the “82” is level with the preceding “1” and the arrow depicts more space within the 2 with the smaller date.
Is the 1982 cent a large or small date?
First of all, 1982 cents can be Philadelphia mint (no mintmark) or Denver mint (D mintmark). Secondly, 1982 cents can be a large date or a small date. One of the best ways to distinguish is to look at the number “2” in the date.
Is the 1982 Lincoln Memorial Penny made of zinc?
Depicted above is the 97.5% zinc composite 1982 D Small Date Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny). The Mint produced two major varieties of the 1982 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny). One had a large date and the other had a small date.
What kind of coins were made in 1982?
solid copper and copper-coated zinc cents were produced in 1982 so as to discourage saving. or hoarding by the public. Stashing and hoarding of coins is always the greatest fear of mint. officials, and one of the reasons why they are sometimes called before Congress to explain coin. shortages.
