1982 D Penny Value
The 1982 cents
The 7 Business Strike Varieties:
There is also a 1982 S Large Date Copper Proof
Not surprisingly, our government makes a handsome profit when it creates coins and paper
Uncle Sam pockets the rest as profits.
In the early 1980's, with the increasing costs of labor, dies, and metals, it was costing the
Unable to get Congress to approve eliminating the cent, the mint decided to make it out of the
mint officials didn't want to upset the public in any way. Thus, the metal decided upon was to
happy to get away from copper because the public tended to hoard cents when copper prices
solid copper and copper-coated zinc cents were produced in 1982 so as to discourage saving
officials, and one of the reasons why they are sometimes called before Congress to explain coin
Why did the mint Create 7 Varieties?
They didn't. The die varieties were noticed by coin collectors, and since collectors normally
way. Remember, the mint stays away from anything that causes the public to hoard coins
Identifying the 7 Varieties
question.
First of all, 1982 cents can be Philadelphia mint (no mintmark) or Denver mint (D mintmark).
Secondly, 1982 cents can be a large date or a small date. One of the best ways to distinguish
Thirdly, the solid copper cents weigh approximately 3 grams, while the copper-coated zinc
Build your own Coin Scale - it's easy!!!
You can make your own scale that will differentiate between ZINC and COPPER 1982 cents. All
dated after 1982.
Place the round wooden rod under the tongue depressor as shown. You must find the
zinc dated after 1982). The rod must be place in a spot that makes the depressor go up
cents again, and draw a line at the best spot to place the cents.
Now, try some 1982 cents. The 1982 cents that make the scale go down are copper, and the
Article and Scale Design by Gabe of Gabe's Coins. Pictures by LCR
The 7 Business Strike Varieties:
- 1982 Large Date Copper
- 1982 Large Date Copper plated Zinc
- 1982 Small Date Copper
- 1982 Small Date Copper plated Zinc
- 1982 D Large Date Copper
- 1982 D Large Date Copper plated Zinc
- 1982 D Small Date Copper plated Zinc
There is also a 1982 S Large Date Copper Proof
- In 1982 the cent composition was changed from 95% copper/5% zinc (technically brass) to about 95% zinc with copper-plating. At the same time, there were 1982-P and 1982-D Large Date and Small Date cents produced, so all told there are seven varieties for the year, the 1982-D copper (brass) being unknown. The copper (brass) coins should weigh.
- Did you scroll all this way to get facts about 1982 d penny? Well you're in luck, because here they come. There are 166 1982 d penny for sale on Etsy, and they cost $5,958.12 on average. The most common 1982 d penny material is copper. The most popular color? You guessed it: copper.
- To describe our cents. I will use the word 'copper'. Remember, all cents before 1982 are solid copper and cents after 1982 are copper-coated zinc. Cents of 1982 are the only ones in question. First of all, 1982 cents can be Philadelphia mint (no mintmark) or Denver mint (D mintmark). Secondly, 1982 cents can be a large date or a small date.
Not surprisingly, our government makes a handsome profit when it creates coins and paper
Uncle Sam pockets the rest as profits.
In the early 1980's, with the increasing costs of labor, dies, and metals, it was costing the
Unable to get Congress to approve eliminating the cent, the mint decided to make it out of the
mint officials didn't want to upset the public in any way. Thus, the metal decided upon was to
happy to get away from copper because the public tended to hoard cents when copper prices
solid copper and copper-coated zinc cents were produced in 1982 so as to discourage saving
officials, and one of the reasons why they are sometimes called before Congress to explain coin
Why did the mint Create 7 Varieties?
They didn't. The die varieties were noticed by coin collectors, and since collectors normally
way. Remember, the mint stays away from anything that causes the public to hoard coins
Identifying the 7 Varieties
1982 D Penny Value Today
The term copper, bronze and brass are all used interchangeably, but not necessarily correctly,question.
First of all, 1982 cents can be Philadelphia mint (no mintmark) or Denver mint (D mintmark).
Secondly, 1982 cents can be a large date or a small date. One of the best ways to distinguish
Thirdly, the solid copper cents weigh approximately 3 grams, while the copper-coated zinc
Build your own Coin Scale - it's easy!!!
You can make your own scale that will differentiate between ZINC and COPPER 1982 cents. All
dated after 1982.
Place the round wooden rod under the tongue depressor as shown. You must find the
zinc dated after 1982). The rod must be place in a spot that makes the depressor go up
cents again, and draw a line at the best spot to place the cents.
Now, try some 1982 cents. The 1982 cents that make the scale go down are copper, and the
Article and Scale Design by Gabe of Gabe's Coins. Pictures by LCR
1982 D Silver Penny Value
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