What is the error on a 1982 penny?

The most valuable 1982 penny is a transitional error caused by the move from 95% copper to 99.2% zinc composition. It’s the 1982-D “small date” Lincoln Memorial cent made from copper. There wasn’t supposed to be any “small date” bronze Lincoln cents struck in Denver in 1982.

How much is a 1982 copper penny worth today?

The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. The 1982 copper penny with no mint mark and the small date is worth around $2 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1982 copper penny with no mint mark and the large date is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

How do I know if my 1982 penny is bronze?

If your Lincoln Memorial penny has a date before 1982, it is made of 95% copper. If the date is 1983 or later, it is made of 97.5% zinc and plated with a thin copper coating. For pennies dated 1982, when both copper and zinc cents were made, and best way to determine their composition is to weigh them.

How much is a 1982-D small date copper penny worth?

The 1982-D has been a highly sought-after coin ever since the first one was discovered in Minnesota in 2016 and sold for $18,800 at auction.

Which 1982-D pennies are worth money?

A 1982-D Small Date, found by a collector searching for pure copper alloy cents being saved for their melt value, sold for $18,800, and a 1983-D Lincoln cent, found after reading the book, Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, sold for $17,625.

What are the 7 different 1982 pennies?

The metallic composition and obverse master hub changes ultimately led to the creation of seven different types of 1982 business-strike Lincoln cents, including:

  • 1982 brass large date.
  • 1982 brass small date.
  • 1982 zinc large date.
  • 1982 zinc small date.
  • 1982-D brass large date.
  • 1982-D zinc large date.
  • 1982-D zinc small date.

Is there a 1982 D small date copper penny?

The 1982-D small date bronze Lincoln penny was long theorized but was a coin whose existence was never numismatically confirmed until the first example appeared in 2016. The AU58 specimen sold for a stunning $18,800 at a 2017 Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction.

Are zinc pennies valuable?

To “revive” some of the original beauty, some unscrupulous coin dealer’s started to re-plate the steel pennies with a fresh coating of zinc. Although these pennies show a brilliant shine, they are considered damaged coins and carry little to no value.