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Key Dates & Errors · 1982 Date Guide

1982-D Small Date Copper

Transitional small-date copper Denver issue; die-pair and composition diagnostics matter.

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  • This image of a 1982-D small date zinc cent shows the design characteristic that must be present on the valuable 1982-D cent.
    This image of a 1982-D small date zinc cent shows the design characteristic that must be present on the valuable 1982-D cent.

Quick checklist

  1. MUST be the heavier bronze/copper composition (3.1g)
  2. MUST be the SMALL date with the curved 2 digit.
  3. The 8 digit MUST have a significantly smaller hole in the top.

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