Is a 1982 penny worth anything?

The 1982 obverse doubled die copper large date penny is also valuable, but it's worth considerably less than the small date zinc double die. A piece of the other 1982 penny varieties in uncirculated grade is worth $2 to $4.

How much is a penny from 1982 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 $0.50 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1982 copper penny with no mint mark and the large date is worth around $0.35 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

Are there any valuable 1982 pennies?

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.

What is the most valuable 1982-D penny?

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.

How much is a pre 1982 penny worth?

A pre-1982 penny has about 2 cents worth of copper in it. Some people hoard them, betting that the U.S. will kill the penny and then it will be legal to melt them down and they can make a killing. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Every year, the U.S. government loses money minting pennies.

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How can you tell if a 1982 D penny is copper?

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 rare is a 1982 small date copper penny?

The 1982-P Small Date copper Lincoln cent is one of the most difficult memorial cents to find in high grade condition. They are scarce even in MS64 and MS65 grades. It is one of the most difficult varieties to find in high grade out of all seven different varieties of this date.

What year pennies are worth keeping?

Lincoln pennies that were minted between 1959 and 1982 tend to be worth more since they are almost 100 percent copper, rather than an alloy. Improperly prepared dies can result in coins with a "double" image.

How much is a 1982 Large Date copper penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1982 Lincoln Memorial Penny (Copper - Large Date Variety) is Worth $0.39 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

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Depicted above is the 97.5% zinc composite 1982 D Small Date Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny). USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1982-D Lincoln Memorial Penny (Zinc - Small Date Variety) is Worth $0.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

What is the value of a 1982 small date?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1982 Lincoln Memorial Penny (Copper - Small Date Variety) is Worth $0.56 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins.

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Are 1983 pennies worth anything?

Most 1983 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1983 penny with no mint mark and the 1983 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

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Most 2021 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 2021 penny with no mint mark and the 2021 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

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