Recently bought a 1878s Morgan and 1963d Roosevelt. Still plan to investigate my 1982 penny. It can be copper. There's a coin dealer I trust not too far away. He'll give me an honest opinion.
1982's were minted in both copper and copper plated zinc. There is no need to take it to a dealer to have it checked out.
Build a teeter totter with an icecream stick placed over a dowel, or something similar. Take a pre-'82 cent and place it on one end, and the '82 in question on the other end. If you 'balance', your '82 is copper. If not, it's a zincoln ..........
Okay. I wasn't going to buy again for a while but had no choice. the coins said "buy me". I bought a 1921 Morgan for $18 and a 1964 Kennedy proof set in the original envelope for $24.
Local coin shop or online ? Did you just get back into collecting, just starting, or been active a while ?
They were local coin shops. I worked at one of them. I'm just starting over. Really missed collecting.
Good for you !! This is a great site with lots of helpful experts and collectors. If I can help you on coins (novice) or investments (expert), don't hesitate to ask.
I have a cookie can tin full of world coins. They're separated mostly and in plastic bags. I paid $35 but if someone would like them would sell for $25 plus shipping.
