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Lincoln Memorial cent1980s Penny Value
Most pennies from the 1980s are common and worth a few cents when worn. The ones worth looking for are the 1982-D Penny, Copper Small Date error (rarely sold; no price estimate), the 1983 Doubled Die Reverse Penny (about $20.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1984 Doubled Ear Penny (about $12.00 when worn).
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Every year of the 1980s
Typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine) of the common coins of each year. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
| Year | Typical worn value | Worth looking for |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4¢ | — |
| 1981 | 4¢ | — |
| 1982 | 4¢–4¢ | 1982-D Copper Small Date (error) |
| 1983 | 1¢ | 1983 Doubled Die Reverse |
| 1984 | 1¢ | 1984 Doubled Ear |
| 1985 | 1¢ | — |
| 1986 | 1¢ | — |
| 1987 | 1¢ | — |
| 1988 | 1¢ | — |
| 1989 | 1¢ | — |