Old coins how do i sell?

Cost increase of copper so switched metals. The weights you have are correct.

 

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So even if pennies are copper until 1982 and some years zinc was used..
.so the years that should be zinc are ? Any ideas? So the 70s pennies arw worth face value?

 

That is to help identify the 1982 cents when they transitions from copper to zinc.

the 2.5 gram ones are later copper plated Zinc cores
and the 3.1 gram ones are the earlier copper cents
that is assuming none have any excessive wear which can reduce weight.

remember .. that is 1982 ONLY.
Everything after 1982 is the copper plated zinc cores.

 

Recommend if you want to learn about coins to get this
for example
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0...4df-15aac5223b10&pf_rd_r=74NCHEV37QRQ5BM62PCQ


and maybe a small scale

 

Choo choo!

 

Bad dog! Don't you ever make me laugh that hard in my office again!

 

I do have a small scale and will get this book....dp you know anything abiut war nickels

 

In your case it looks like you have one D (for Denver) war nickel
see
https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/nickels/jefferson/



World War II prompted the rationing of many commodities. Nickel was highly valued for use in armor plating, and Congress ordered the removal of this metal from the five-cent piece, effective October 8, 1942. From that date, and lasting through the end of 1945, five-cent pieces bore the regular design but were minted from an alloy of copper, silver and manganese. It was anticipated that these emergency coins would be withdrawn from circulation after the war, so a prominent distinguishing feature was added. Coins from all three mints bore very large mintmarks above the dome of Monticello, and the letter 'P' was used as a mintmark for the first time on a U. S. coin. [ ? ]
http://www.coinflation.com/coins/1942-1945-Silver-War-Nickel-Value.html

 

So is this just another nickel or is it worth saving/selling

 

It's 35% silver and world melt value. Though if you try to sell it you would likely not get full melt value. Currently melt value on a war nickel is 88 cents.

Also, Google is your friend for all these questions...just sayin

 

None of what you have posted, or even posted ABOUT, is worth very much at all. Sorry.

 

The first thing of most importance to do before you go any further, is to pick up a copy of the "Red Book" a guide to U.S. coins. Try your library first. This will tell you most of what you need to know to get started. It will also keep you from being disappointed by the answers you may receive. "Old" to many can mean a 10 year age difference to some. And old does not always equal rare. Please get that Red Book before this all turns into a mess for you.

 

Another thing is...don't get discouraged or put-off by any of the people here on CoinTalk who like to tease and joke about lack of knowledge of posters. All the war nickels have large mintmarks above Monticello and have a silver composition. One of the most important consideration in determining coin value is condition. A common coin can be worth big bucks if it is in extremely good condition. Get a Red Book and keep reading here on CoinTalk...welcome.

 

BTW, I'll respond separately because this is a point that has been discussed MANY times here, where to sell. If you have a local coin shop and tehy have a bid board this can be a possibility.

 

Remember, rare coins are actually rare. Most coins are not going to be rare, unless you specifically buy a rare coin, like a 1909 S VDB Cent.

 

There’s “every day person” rare, and then there’s “coin person rare”, and the two have almost nothing in common. Coin person rare is like “never had an idea that existed” to an every day person.