I have 5 1982 small date cents zinc

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  1. Pelon2288

    Pelon2288 New Member

    I have 5 1982 small date cents are they rare ? They are all zinc
     
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  3. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Hi and welcome to CT.
    You need to supply clear in focus photos of the coins, in full size, not thumbnails.
    You will not get many valid responses without them
     
  4. Kevin Mader

    Kevin Mader Fellow Coin Enthusiast Supporter

    Rare is and interesting term...but when applied to 1982 cents, not so much. There are 7 (or 8) varieties for the date.

    Copper cents: 1982 LD, 1982 SD, 1982 D LD
    Zinc cents: 1982 LD, 1982 SD, 1982 D LD, and 1982 D SD

    None of these are rare. Billions produced collectively and readily available in circulation even in AU+ condition.

    Now the 1982 D SD copper...that's a different story. That is a rare variety. Here's a link to give you some details on this coin. Rare 1982-D Small Date copper found - Numismatic News
     
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  5. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    Welcome to CT @Pelon2288, as mentioned, photos help the members evaluate what you have and can better answer your questions.
    This is the blab I give many new members. Hope it is helpful to you.
    For the best results, you should post "in focus," FULL IMAGE photos (after you upload your photo, two buttons appear: Thumbnail and Full Image, click Full Image and your photo appears full size on your post and are easily enlarged by clicking on it). Photograph coins on neutral backgrounds like black, grey, or white. Crop out superfluous background so just the coin shows (you can use https://www.remove.bg for free), and post photos with correct orientation so members don't have to turn their computer in some awkward fashion to view it properly. While it isn’t always necessary, it is nice to show both the obverse and reverse, even if your question is just about one side. Members can often give more valuable information having both sides to evaluate. Add close ups of areas you have questions about and make your questions as definitive as possible so we know what you are asking for. And try to have the best lighting possible to show the most favorable photo of the coin. Hope this helps in the future. Good luck.
     
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  6. Jeffjay

    Jeffjay Well-Known Member

    Think about it. If they were rare would you find 5 of them in circulation?
     
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  7. cplradar

    cplradar Talmud Chuchum

    ...maybe. Maybe they were all in the same batch.
     
  8. Jeffjay

    Jeffjay Well-Known Member

    Anything is possible, though unlikely.
     
  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Normal but not rare. Welcome to CT.
     
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