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Lincoln Memorial cent1982 Penny Value
When worn, a copper 1982 penny is typically worth about 4¢ and a zinc 1982 penny about 1¢. Worth looking for: the 1982-D Penny, Copper Small Date error (rarely sold; no price estimate).
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Every 1982 penny
Worn = typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine); MS-60 = uncirculated. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
- 1982 Copper Large DatePhiladelphia · Part of the 10,712,525,000 1982 Philadelphia cents; US Mint figures don't split copper from zinc or Small from Large Date.4¢worn
- 1982 Copper Small DatePhiladelphia · Part of the 10,712,525,000 1982 Philadelphia cents; US Mint figures don't split copper from zinc or Small from Large Date.4¢worn
- 1982 Zinc Large DatePhiladelphia · Part of the 10,712,525,000 1982 Philadelphia cents; US Mint figures don't split copper from zinc or Small from Large Date.1¢worn
- 1982 Zinc Small DatePhiladelphia · Part of the 10,712,525,000 1982 Philadelphia cents; US Mint figures don't split copper from zinc or Small from Large Date.1¢worn
- 1982-D Copper Large DateDenver · Part of the 6,012,979,368 1982-D cents; US Mint figures don't split copper from zinc or Small from Large Date.4¢worn
- 1982-D Copper Small Date (error)Denver · NGC reported a bronze Small Date 1982-D discovery in 2017; that report is not a current survivor count.Rarely sold
- 1982-D Zinc Large DateDenver · Part of the 6,012,979,368 1982-D cents; US Mint figures don't split copper from zinc or Small from Large Date.1¢worn
- 1982-D Zinc Small DateDenver · Part of the 6,012,979,368 1982-D cents; US Mint figures don't split copper from zinc or Small from Large Date.1¢worn
- 1982-S ProofSan Francisco · Proof · 3,857,479 made
The proof penny listed here was sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find it in change.
How to tell them apart
- Weighs about 3.11 g (copper): 1982 Copper Large Date, 1982 Copper Small Date, 1982-D Copper Large Date
- Large Date: taller numerals: 1982 Copper Large Date, 1982 Zinc Large Date, 1982-D Copper Large Date, 1982-D Zinc Large Date
- Small Date: smaller numerals; the 2 has a curvier base: 1982 Copper Small Date, 1982 Zinc Small Date, 1982-D Zinc Small Date
- Weighs about 2.50 g (copper-plated zinc): 1982 Zinc Large Date, 1982 Zinc Small Date, 1982-D Zinc Large Date, 1982-D Zinc Small Date
- A 1982-D Small Date on a copper-alloy planchet, normally about 3.11 g; weight alone does not authenticate it: 1982-D Copper Small Date (error)
- Check the Small Date, D mint mark and composition together; have a suspected example professionally authenticated: 1982-D Copper Small Date (error)
Mint marks
1982 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (mint mark D). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Questions
How much is a 1982 penny worth?
When worn, a copper 1982 penny is typically worth about 4¢ and a zinc 1982 penny about 1¢. Worth looking for: the 1982-D Penny, Copper Small Date error (rarely sold; no price estimate). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1982 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1982 pennies made for circulation: the 1982-D Penny, Copper Small Date error (rarely sold; no price estimate). Valuable pennies are often faked or altered, so check the signs first. Grading costs about $30–$70, so it usually pays only for coins worth more than about $150.
Where is the mint mark on a 1982 penny?
1982 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (mint mark D). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Is a 1982 penny silver or copper?
1982 pennies were made in more than one metal: brass (95% copper, 5% zinc; about 3.11 g) and copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper; about 2.50 g). None contain silver. Weigh yours on a 0.01 g scale to tell them apart.
How much does a 1982 penny weigh?
A copper 1982 penny weighs about 3.11 g; a zinc 1982 penny weighs about 2.50 g. Weigh yours on a 0.01 g scale to tell them apart.
How many 1982 pennies were made?
Recorded mintages for 1982 pennies made for circulation: Philadelphia 10.7 billion and Denver 6.0 billion, about 16.7 billion in all.
Is a 1982 penny rare?
Most are not: about 16.7 billion were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1982-D Penny, Copper Small Date error (rarely sold; no price estimate).
What 1982 penny errors are worth money?
Known 1982 varieties and errors include the 1982-D Penny, Copper Small Date error (rarely sold; no price estimate). Other errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.