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[Guest]

has anyone heard or read anything about 1983 Lincoln pennies, I was told to weigh all 1983 pennies because some pure copper placets got through in 1983, so some of the 83 are not copper coated zinc.

[Roller]

Yes there are some coppers and they bring a nice premium (in the thousands). No need to weigh ones that have plating bubbles or show zinc, most times on the urns on the reverse.

[Maineman750]

One for sale on eBay right now, keep in mind that this anomaly isn't unique to 1983...I remember a 1989-D as well http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-D-Copper-Penny-NGC-AU-58-BN-Ultra-Rare-Transitional-Error-Only-2-Exist-/17195535049

[uglycent]

You are looking for 3.11 grams vs. 2.5 grams. I picked up a very nice analog scale in grams at goodwill, much like a small doctor scale with sliding weights, for 7.00. I set it for 2.5 grams and when I see an 82,83,84 that is nicely plated(no orange peel) I throw it on there to see if it balances or is heavy. No luck yet though

[enamel7]

Welcome to the forum!

[GrumpyEd]

Gatito showed me a link on another thread of a 89D copper and 90D copper, both 3.1 g, the 90D was on ebay for $25K (meant to go back and see if it sold yet)

I'll be shocked if they sell for anything near that price.

[GrumpyEd]

I'm not saying it won't go for thousands but 25K is really high.
I'd gladly trade one if I had it for a stack of 20 double eagles because selling is much easier if not instant. Selling a rare error is a different thing altogether even if it's really scarce.

[Maineman750]

OK guys....we got way off track here...especially for a new member that's probably scratching his head. I'm going to delete the off topic posts so don't take it personally