1983 should be 2.5! 1983 as copper is the prize winner. I have several pennies from 1982 that were 2.5, when they were supposed to be 3.1.
This was the year of transition, so if an 1983 coin was zinc, wouldn't that be the wrong planchet? Not sure, new to this but a little research told me that.
No 1982 had Copper Cents in the beginning then changed to Copper Plated Zinc mid 1982. 1983 and foward are all Copper Plated Zinc. You are new. If you are not sure then be careful with your comments.
So 1982 pennies can be zinc plated, without it being a transitional error? Thought I had something, lol!
Excuse me! I'm only asking questions. Isn't this forum for us to ask questions and offer thoughts. My apologies if I said anything wrong!
@Shanequa Young I didn't mean to offend you. Just to let you know that there are many here with knowledge of numismatic answers. Ask all the questions you want! Peace
This thread went immediately to the zinc/copper argument and no one has addressed the original question regarding the clip. The clip? I like it.
A 1983 copper plated zinc cent with a clipped planchet should be Plated over the clip, as the blanks are punched before plating. Does it show any signs of Blakesley Effect?
Home from my road trip to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Looked for Blakesley,found it’s double clipped!
That is cool. I do not know how the zinc cent works out with the B/E. I have noticed some smaller clips do not make a noticeable B/E. I do not have any pre- 82' clipped cents. Now I know they are out there. Thanks for post & reply.
