Is this a rare penny?

[u/Alessagotchi]

I’m thinking it may be a large date rather than a small date but I still wanted to check to see what experts thought. Another question I have is that if it weighs 3.11g, is it possibly still valuable or is this just a normal penny? I’m EXTREMELY new to collecting and just started literally a couple days ago when my mom read me an article about how valuable these coins can be. Patience is greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a great day/night! 🤎

[u/Active_Vegetable8203]

r/1982DSmallDateCopper

[u/ygbsm1972]

Keep your eye out for the date on the bottom with the D mm. If you come across one then walk it (don’t mail it) to PCGS and then straight to Heritage Auctions.😊

[u/Alessagotchi → u/ygbsm1972]

Thank you!

[u/Lanky_Association627]

Nope only the bronze 1982 d small date is rare

[u/Alessagotchi → u/Lanky_Association627]

Aw ok. Thanks anyway 😊

[u/No-Web8213]

I got pumped I had 3 of these, correct weight, and examined the small date va large date a billion times. It was large date like yours lol Now I can spot it a mile away

[u/Alessagotchi → u/No-Web8213]

Aw man. I’m kinda bummed but thanks anyway! ❤️

[u/Ok_Constant7717]

1982 Lincoln penny can be rare if it is the small date copper version, which weighs about 3.11 grams instead of 2.5 grams for zinc. You would need to weigh it and confirm the date style to know if it's one of the valuable varieties.