Question on 1982 cents ???

[Dozer D]

Been copper hoarding for 3-years now. Have been putting the 1982 on the side separately to divide between the copper & zinc ones later on. Well i think its time. Other than using a Ryedale copper sorter, or a gram scale, does anyone have a sure-proof quick method to separate the two ( copper vs zinc ) ? I want to get my 12-grandkids collection penny folders moving soon, since there are large & small dates P & D's to contend with, within the 1982 date.

 

[takeonestepback]

Copper pennies weigh 3.11 grams, whereas the zinc pennies weigh only 2.5 grams. Be sure to use a scale that is accurate enough to detect the tenth of a gram (0.10) or better or it can register the zinc pennies at 3 grams.

 

[dustywallen]

Been copper hoarding for 3-years now. Have been putting the 1982 on the side separately to divide between the copper & zinc ones later on. Well i think its time. Other than using a Ryedale copper sorter, or a gram scale, does anyone have a sure-proof quick method to separate the two ( copper vs zinc ) ? I want to get my 12-grandkids collection penny folders moving soon, since there are large & small dates P & D's to contend with, within the 1982 date.

Best option I think is to order a 1982 mint set. Can get one for a couple of bucks on the bay.

 

[Slingshot]

If you have a metal detector with VDI it shouldn't be a problem to use it to tell the difference between the coppers and zincs. Just set your machine up where you can pass the coins past the coil.

 

[huntsman53]

If you have a metal detector with VDI it shouldn't be a problem to use it to tell the difference between the coppers and zincs. Just set your machine up where you can pass the coins past the coil.

That is a great thought and idea! I just use my Jeweler's Weighing Scale.


Frank

 

[cudamark]

If you have a metal detector with VDI it shouldn't be a problem to use it to tell the difference between the coppers and zincs. Just set your machine up where you can pass the coins past the coil.

That's the way i do it too. Pretty quick and easy. I find it a bit faster than using a scale.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

I actually just flip them in the air when I get to an 82 cent, or drop it on the ground, its pretty obvious when you do that. It either Pings for Copper or thuds for Zinc

 

[drewbaccas]

I actually just flip them in the air when I get to an 82 cent, or drop it on the ground, its pretty obvious when you do that. It either Pings for Copper or thuds for Zinc

+1.

 

[Duke]

Don't forget they also minted bronze in the great year I was born