I got a 1982 penny that weighs 2.5 is that a zinc penny

great words for the new coin people

 

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yes, I agree with the above post and comment directly above.

Another thing to remember for newbies:

If they're (the error) that rare and valuable, the odds
are you don't have one - if they (a specific die error)
were so easily found in change, how could it be rare
and valuable?....and found by so many people ?

 

Occam's razor, friend... Occam's razor. If only more would give the basic principle due consideration, it would save folks from a lot of grief and even more letdowns.