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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Michael K, post: 3139933, member: 78298&quot;]They didn&#039;t make any 1982-D small date coppers. 1 has been found.</p><p>1982 was a transitional year, they switched from copper to zinc towards the</p><p>end of the year.</p><p>Philadelphia made large dates in copper and zinc. And small dates in copper and</p><p>zinc. Denver made large dates in copper and zinc. But small dates ONLY in zinc.</p><p>Again, 1 was found on copper, perhaps a left over planchet tossed in a bin with a million other zinc blanks. At that stage they look the same.</p><p>There is also a 1982-S proof large date. Copper.</p><p>The coppers weigh 3.1 grams and the zincs weigh 2.5 grams.</p><p>They made 17 billion cents in 1982.</p><p>Except for the 1 rarity the only coins from 1982 that have any value is the proof 1982-S, and almost any coin in MS grade. That being said, the most</p><p>desirable coins from that year are Philadelphia small date copper, and Philadelphia small date zinc. IN VERY HIGH GRADE. The other 17 billion are all worth 1 cent.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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