Question about 1982 Lincoln Cents

I've stated the exact weight difference in this thread, and the Lincoln Cent Resource link discusses (in passing fashion) the relative commonality of both types. Each were minted in huge numbers.

 

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Welcome to CT, you may want to pick up a copy of the "Red Book" but please ignore the pricing, as it usually way off.

 

what I am trying to get to is the answer on how to tell the 1982 Lincoln cents apart because I have a book that is asking for Lg and Sm Cop or Zn Dt coins for a 1982 D and for a regular 1982

 

Some of the zinc versions had problems with the new cladding process, while others are just fine. This happens sometimes with the zincs. Notice all the, well, pimples. This is small date.

 

so that is a Zinc right? and are you saying that all Zinc coins have those pimple things or just some?

 

A sure test to tell zinc cents from copper cents is to weigh them. Small and accurate scales are available for less than $10.00.

Zinc weigh 2.5 grams

Copper weigh 3.1 grams.

 

where can you find the scales?

 

Go to eBay and type "coin weighing scale" in the search area, enter, and you should view a large selection of scales that will allow you to properly find the cents you want.

I suspect that you may also find a scale at local stores as "super centers", pharmacy, office supply, etc.. I believe you could call some local stores, asking for a small hand-held digital scale, and someone will acknowledge having same.

JMHO

 

thank you

 

Just some, but none of the copper ones do.

This was the first year for these clad coins and it looks like there were occasional problems getting it right. Here is a zinc that does not have problems.
Same mint, large date this time, also zinc, but pretty clean. If you look at it in full resolution you can see a very small bump under the date and another inside the mint mark.

 

so if it is zinc but is smooth like this one how would I tell that it was Zinc? Would I then have to weigh it?

 

How old are you?

 

So what does the Lincoln cent book mean by 2009 and 2009 D variate's?

 

why do you want to know how old I am Mr. bdunnse

 

Troll

 

are you calling me a troll!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Sounds like it to me.

There may be more experienced members than me who know if there are other diagnostic details that can be used if you don't have a scale.

We've reached the limit of my knowledge, so now we are both on the same learning curve.

 

ok, and are you sure that Mr. bdunnse doesn't just want to terrorize me? I mean this is my second day on here so I don't know if I can trust every one especially someone who ask me how old I am the first time they say something on here

 

Well darn, I've seen lots of trolls and this sure don't feel like no troll to me...

I mean, it's not like this is a controversial topic...

 

ok I am 14 almost 15 ok Mr. bdunnse