How much is a 1982 red penny worth?

The 1982 D copper penny is worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. Lastly the 1982 S proof copper penny is worth around $2.50 in uncirculated condition with a PR 65 grade.

How much are pre 1982 pennies worth?

So a penny produced before 1982 is worth 2.2 cents based on the metal it contains.

How much is a 1982 wheat penny worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1982 D Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6.

Why is the 1982 small date Penny so rare?

The good news is there may be more rare pennies out there just like it — and youcould be the next person to find a rare copper penny in your pocket change. The reason this particular 1982 copper penny value is so high is because it’s a rare 1982 small date penny. What’s The 1982 Small Date Copper Penny Worth?

What’s the date on a 1982 Lincoln Memorial Penny?

Depicted above is the 95% copper composite 1982 Small Date Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny). The Mint produced two major varieties of the 1982 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny). One had a large date and the other had a small date.

How can you tell if a 1982 cent is a large date?

Cents of 1982 are the only ones in question. First of all, 1982 cents can be Philadelphia mint (no mintmark) or Denver mint (D mintmark). Secondly, 1982 cents can be a large date or a small date. One of the best ways to distinguish is to look at the number “2” in the date. The large date “2” has a thick, fat base with no curve.

How can you tell if a 1982 Penny is copper or zinc?

Checking the coin’s weight is the easiest way to determine whether a penny is made from a copper-based (brass, in this case) alloy or the copper-plated zinc composition that virtually all other 1982-D Small Date pennies are made from. Here’s how to tell the difference between a 1982 copper penny and a zinc penny: