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What does a rare 1982 penny look like?

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Al Dykes

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May 12, 2010, 7:05:22 PM5/12/10
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I've got a jar of 1982 Lincoln cents. Can someone point me to a page
that makes the different versions clear? So far none I've seen have
helped.

Thanks.
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Al Dykes
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Scott Stevenson

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May 13, 2010, 12:30:15 PM5/13/10
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On 12 May 2010 19:05:22 -0400, ady...@panix.com (Al Dykes) wrote:

>I've got a jar of 1982 Lincoln cents. Can someone point me to a page
>that makes the different versions clear? So far none I've seen have
>helped.
>

Al,

You can see the differences in the dates by going to
http://www.coinpeople.com/1982-Cent-Fun-t7417.html

There are a total of seven different varieties:

1982 Large Date Bronze
1982 Small Date Bronze
1982-D Large Date Bronze
1982 Large Date Zinc
1982 Small Date Zinc
1982-D Large Date Zinc
1982-D Small Date Zinc

The only thing you won't be able to tell by looking is whether the
coin is copper or bronze. For that, you'd have to check the weight.

take care,
Scott

Al Dykes

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May 13, 2010, 2:52:39 PM5/13/10
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In article <4bec2814....@news.giganews.com>,

Thanks. That does it.

"Roßert G. Schaffrath"

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May 13, 2010, 3:10:13 PM5/13/10
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On 5/13/2010 12:30 PM, Scott Stevenson wrote:
> The only thing you won't be able to tell by looking is whether the
> coin is copper or bronze. For that, you'd have to check the weight.
>
> take care,
> Scott

Or tap it with another coin. Copper cents ring, zinc cents go thunk.

Scott Stevenson

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May 13, 2010, 11:04:33 PM5/13/10
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On 13 May 2010 14:52:39 -0400, ady...@panix.com (Al Dykes) wrote:

>In article <4bec2814....@news.giganews.com>,
>Scott Stevenson <almostf...@UCKSAY.comcast.net> wrote:

>> The only thing you won't be able to tell by looking is whether the
>>coin is copper or bronze. For that, you'd have to check the weight.
>>
>> take care,
>> Scott
>
>Thanks. That does it.

Glad to help. BTW, that should have been "zinc or bronze". Fingers
moving faster than brain, I guess...

Scott

sgt23

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May 24, 2010, 5:05:39 AM5/24/10
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You could always buy a jewelery/coin scale that weights in grams.
Their is a difference in weight.

Gene85

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Aug 1, 2010, 3:15:53 PM8/1/10
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Create a balance using a flat popsicle type stick.
Glue a pre 1982 cent on one end.
Place a similar coin on the other end.
Mark the balance point and attach a hook.
This becomes a balance scale.
When a zinc coin is placed on it
the copper side will always be lower (It's heavier)

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