I have 3 different 1982 Copper Pennies that weigh 3.1 grams. Which of these 3 photos has the “Small Date” Variety? If any? To me, the first one looks like it MIGHT be a small date. Can’t tell though.
Now, different Penny, this one is definitely a small date, only it’s zinc instead of copper. Is it worth anything at all?
What does it mean when a D Mintmark is thin like this? Is this an error coin and is it worth anything?
It is thinner compared to the 1982's because the U.S. Mint changed the mintmark style. Check it out! http://www.varietyvista.com/25 What Are Die Varieties/Denver Cent Mintmark Styles.htm
In that website you sent me didn’t have a thinner 1982 Mintmark. All 1982 D Pennies, except this, have I have are thicker D marks. In the year 1982.
Mint marks used to be punched into each die by hand, if it was punched a little light, that would result in a slightly thinner looking mintmark. Die repair such as abrading and polishing would do the same thing.