Full Copper 1983 Un Centesimo? 1 1

[KarenHolcomb]

Hi guys. It's me again. I have this 1983 Panamanian Un Centesimo that weighs in at a very heavy Copper like weight of 3.14. en Numista only lists the 83 as a Copper/Zinc that should weigh in at a fit 2.5g. Were we making their Coins in 83 and did they switch to zinc like we did? Halfway through the year? I admit that idk where to look for listings of varieties and errors on Foreign Coins. Do I have something special here? I depend on en Numista for value and would hate to think that they aren't listing this a a Variety.  Any info would be much appreciated. 

Thanks -Karen

[Moxie15]

the answer is yes we make their coins and made them in 83. It is the same as a US cent so I would hang onto that until you know what is going on. You may want to get a pic of it on a scale and go to ASK NGC. 

[Greenstang]

Welcome back Karen

From what I understand there were two different types for 1983 only as there were in the US.

The regular issue was copper plated with 45 million being struck in 1983  (KM#22)

In 1983 there were 5 million bronze coins that struck in the US. (km#22a)

[KarenHolcomb]

Yeah. I was about to delete my question but saw y'all had responded. I do not know why the Copper didn't show up when I searched en Numista but it did when a Friend searched it. They separated them onto 2 different pages which makes no sense. Anyway, I was crossing my fingers so tightly. Lmbo! Such is life. I'll get it one of these days. Thanks guys!!!

[Sharann]

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Edited May 29, 2021 by Sharann

[Just Bob]

Well, this thread just got my attention.