Potentially valuable find.

[jnicholes]

So, recently I read an article on what pennies to look out for in circulation. The article said to look out for a “1982 d copper small date cent.” It also said it would weigh 3.1 grams.

I looked at a 1982 d penny I found. Here is a picture.



Just for a laugh, I weighed it on a jewelry scale, thinking, “This won’t weigh 3.1 grams. I doubt it’s a rare coin.”

Then, my jaw dropped.



I then thought to myself, “Dude, is this a small date?”

Another test. Jaw dropped again.



The lines are from the electric magnifier.

Unbelievable. Could this be a 1982 d copper small date?

I at least know it’s copper from the weight. It does look like a small date to me.

Maybe I should get this professionally verified......

Anyway, just wanted to share this find. Valuable or not, at least I am looking out for this type of stuff!

Jared

 

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[Steve in PA]

Most of the 1982 pennies I sort through are copper rather than zinc.

 

[jnicholes]

Most of the 1982 pennies I sort through are copper rather than zinc.

Wait, was I mistaken on this, then?

 

[l.cutler]

Definitely a large date, so only worth face value. The best way for me to tell is the shape of the 2 and the distance of the 2 from the rim.

 

[ironhorse]

this may help down the road

 

[jewelerguy]

looks like a large date to me

 

[jnicholes]

Oops.

 

[Mackaydon]

"Oops" is a totally acceptable response.
HH,
Don....

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

cool find, i have a jarful of 82s and 83s but didn't know what to look for. thanks for posting

 

[jnicholes]

cool find, i have a jarful of 82s and 83s but didn't know what to look for. thanks for posting

No problem. Glad I could help educate someone for once!

 

[Wildcat1750]

Thanks for posting. Now I now about this variety!

 

[A2coins]

Good to ask and learn