- Year: 1982
- Mint Mark: D
- Type: Lincoln Penny
- Price: 25 cents-$30.00+
- Face Value: 0.01 USD
- Produced: 6,012,979,000
- Edge: Smooth
Notes: In 1982 there were many varieties minted. There were Large and Small Date Copper P. Large and Small Date Zinc P. As well as Large D Coppers and Large and Small D Zinc Pennies. 1982 D Small Date Coppers are the most valuable 1982 Pennies issued.
1982 Large and Small date Guide
What about 1982 Penny Errors?
Quick list of errors includes the usual clipped planchet, off center, and double die. Added to this list is a 1982 small date 3.1g.
3.1g Small Date 1982 $300-$5,000
The small date from 1982 was meant to be issued from zinc, but there are some instances where it was by accident created from a copper planchet. This error is seriously hard to spot. You literally have to find a small date 1982 and then weigh it on a digital scale. If it read 3.1 and not 2.8g then this coin might be and error. These are selling for up to $4,000 in good condition.
Struck on 10c Planchet $50-$500+-
This error occurs when a 10c dime planchet is struck by the 1c penny die. There is another variation where this coin is re-struck on and already created dime.
Restruck on Dime $350-$2000
Similar to the error listed above but this time it was restruck OVER an already created dime. This one has the Roosevelt dimes head outline. These coins are no longer silver.
Clipped Planchet $10-$65
Improperly clipped planchet then struck with a 1c Lincoln die.
There are both curved clip (looks like a crescent cut), and straight clipped specimens to be had.
Off Center $35-$100
Off center strike by die to the 1c planchet creates this error. These are fairly common and rarely worth more than $100
Where do I sell my coin?
There really is no simple cut and dry answer to this. We wrote an article title Where to sell my coins that addresses the 3 most popular and successful ways to sell your coins. That might help.
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Mintages
Market Trends & Insights
The 1982 P cents, especially the small and large, bronze and zinc varieties, are getting the most attention this year. Their values are explained in more detail below, and as such very little attention is being paid to higher end certified coins.
Recent Sales
Nothing like cold hard data to understand the value of a coin. These are most recent sales for the 1982 Kennedy Half Dollar.
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Questions & Comments
Ralph H. Haefner : How can you tell if a 1982 D penny is copper or zinc? Posted: February 7, 2024 2:37 pm
Admin : If you have a digital scale use that. Copper pennies will weigh more than zinc pennies as copper is far denser. You can probably just hold the penny in your hand and toss is around a little and compare that to and older pre1982 cent. I can feel the different in weight just doing that, but to be certain a digital scale will help. Reply posted: June 6, 2024 11:05 am
Pasion : I have a penny of my 1982 D small where I can sell it. Posted: July 27, 2024 10:09 am
Admin : Pasion Id say the most important factor is color and condition. I might stop by a coin shop and ask them what they think its worth. You dont have to sell it to them. But they will be able to give you an estimate color and condition. Depending on the condition and color you can then choose to have it graded. If the coin is estimated red or red brown and a condition of MS-65 then you may want to have it graded. Web sites like eBay are great for selling coins if you dont mind the fees and are already established as a credible seller. If its higher end then you may want to reach out to an auction house instead of eBay. Hope this helps you sell your 1982 D Small Cent. Good luck! Reply posted: July 27, 2024 10:14 am
How much is a 1982 D Lincoln Penny worth?
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 25 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $30 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1982, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
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Specs & Design
This coin has a total mass of 2.5 g, a diameter of 19.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.52 mm. It's edge is Smooth, and the coins are composed of 95% Copper Pre 1982, 97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper after 1982.
Designer: Victor D. Brenner (obv), Lyndall Bass (rev)
Front (Obverse): The obverse or front of this coin contains the bust of President Lincoln the 16th president of the United States. The words In God We Trust are engraved in an arching manner on the top most portion of this coin. The date is present along with the mint mark. If the mark is missing the coin was issued from the Philadelphia mint. With the exception of 2017 P, the only year to contain a P mint mark to honor the 225th anniversary of the United States Mint.
Back (Reverse): The reverse of this coin has been described as Lincoln Memorial design. Nice clean lines on the steps and buildings are important for a decent grade. The Lincoln Memorial replaced the reverse after the last Wheat Cent was issued in 1958.
Most Valuable
The most valuable Lincoln Penny's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.
| Image | Year | Mint | Worth |
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1967 | $55 | |
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1982 | $55 | |
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2000 | $50 | |
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2000 | D | $40 |
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1964 | $38 | |
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1959 | D | $35 |
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2000 | S | $35 |
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1962 | D | $32 |
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1969 | $31 | |
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1971 | S | $30 |
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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.
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