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 Posted - 07/29/2006 : 22:54:51
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i build models as a hobby. this may not seem to be on topic but...when i build models i have to remove parts from the sprues...and sometimes i use an exacto knife.
i find if you shave off a hair around the raised edge on either face of the coin it shows you whether its a copper or a copper/zinc penny. and its not hard to find the zinc either. you'll know when you have one, not like you have carve deep into the edge.
i had some 82's and tried it out, turns out 3 of 4 i had were copper, thats three more for the pile.
its fast and easy to do and can add to your collection. a few extra still count!
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Canadian_Nickle
Penny Hoarding Member
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Posted - 07/29/2006 : 23:07:51
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I also enjoy building models. Just built an Imperial Star Destroyer tonight, infact. Maybe that's something to stock up on for WTSHTF - a case or two of glue and a pile of nice models. And maybe some paint. It's a fun passtime that doesn't require electricity and produces things that you can then barter with.
When oil becomes impossible to afford, so will plastic models that you can now find in the discount bin of your local hobby shop for less than production cost simply to make shelf space for newer styles of model.
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ImperialFleet
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Posted - 07/31/2006 : 17:41:24
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I still prefer the scale method, but shaving the edge works too.
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Metalophile
Penny Collector Member
USA
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Posted - 09/05/2006 : 08:55:16
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It's pretty easy to put together a makeshift scale using a hexagonal pencil and a ruler (for example, a cheap, plastic 12-inch ruler). Balance the ruler on the pencil at the halfway point (6-inches mark). Then place a known zincoln on one side and the unknown on the other. A bronze cent will easily tip your makeshift scale. A Zinc 1982 should just balance with the other zincoln.
I use the "ring test" as a quick screening tool. Try throwing bronze cents and zinc cents onto a hard surface. I've found that my kitchen tile counter works pretty good. Bronze cents usually have a higher pitch ring to them. Zinc cents sound more like a thud with less of a ring. It takes some training, but out of 70 1982's I only misidentified 2 of them for about 97% accuracy. Any corrosion on the cent can throw off the sound of the ring. After screening I use the weighing method to confirm my findings.
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Posted - 09/05/2006 : 09:03:33
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Someone mentioned the font difference between the 1982 zinc and copper pennies. Supposedly, all the copper ones have the larger "1982" font, whereas the zincs and all other post-'82s have the smaller font. I now find it pretty easy to distinguish between the two. The question is if this is truly a reliable indicator. Time to get out the scale.
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Ardent Listener
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 Posted - 09/05/2006 : 10:35:19
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Originally posted by boomhauer
Someone mentioned the font difference between the 1982 zinc and copper pennies. Supposedly, all the copper ones have the larger "1982" font, whereas the zincs and all other post-'82s have the smaller font. I now find it pretty easy to distinguish between the two. The question is if this is truly a reliable indicator. Time to get out the scale.
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Thank would make it easy.
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ImperialFleet
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USA
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Posted - 09/05/2006 : 15:45:36
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I too have noticed the slight variation in font, but never made the connection. Cool!
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Tourney64
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Posted - 09/06/2006 : 21:24:58
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| Not true, the US Mint stamped both large font 1982 Coppers and Zincs. |
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Posted - 09/06/2006 : 23:10:14
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i looked and i couldnt tell a difference in font.
but still i know my method works.
instead of using an exacto knife im currently using a file, its fast and no risk of cutting myself. and takes less material off IMO. |
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an easy solution to identifying 82 copper pennies
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