1982 D copper penny

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  1. R_rabbit

    R_rabbit Well-Known Member

    0EEAF399-9691-4AFB-90CA-56885A5DD54E.jpeg ACF13E51-BD7D-404D-A075-6579605F3F37.jpeg Hi I was just checking the weight on my pennies the old fashioned way.
    Are all the 1982 d pennies mostly copper?
     
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  3. ken454

    ken454 Well-Known Member

    no,
    The 7 Business Strike Varieties:
    • 1982 Large Date Copper
    • 1982 Large Date Copper plated Zinc
    • 1982 Small Date Copper
    • 1982 Small Date Copper plated Zinc
    • 1982 D Large Date Copper
    • 1982 D Large Date Copper plated Zinc
    • 1982 D Small Date Copper plated Zinc
     
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  4. R_rabbit

    R_rabbit Well-Known Member

    Okay, so I just have to figure out which variety by size on the date?
     
  5. ken454

    ken454 Well-Known Member

    and by weight..
     
  6. R_rabbit

    R_rabbit Well-Known Member

    I see , thank you:)
     
  7. Love the balance scale.
    The General
     
  8. R_rabbit

    R_rabbit Well-Known Member

    Hopefully,get a new scale soon.
    Thought I’d try it out see if it works with a couple skewers:)
    Didn’t have a popsicle stick.
     
  9. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Best way is by looking at the numeral 2..
    There is a difference.
    1982-varieties-revised.jpg
    http://www.lincolncentresource.com/smalldates/1982.html

    When you get a cheap gram scale you will be looking for 3.11 grams for copper and 2.5 grams for copper plated zinc cents. Very easy.
     
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