Newly found 1982-D Small date copper cent. The Mint switched over from striking copper-alloy to copper-plated zinc planchets sometime in mid-1982 as a cost saving measure – the copper-alloy planchets were too expensive to strike and the Mint was losing money. …

The metallic composition and obverse master hub changes ultimately led to the creation of seven different types of 1982 business-strike Lincoln cents, including:

• 1982 brass large date.
• 1982 brass small date.
• 1982 zinc large date.
• 1982 zinc small date.
• 1982-D brass large date.
• 1982-D zinc large date.
• 1982-D zinc small date.

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. Leftover copper planchets struck with the new “Small Date” dies meant for zinc coins caused this error coin rarity.

Copper Plated Zinc Penny 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 $0.32 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1976 D Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $0.

The average circulated 1982 penny is worth 2 cents or less — so most people don’t think of these old pennies as having much value. If you’re diligent, you might find a 1982-D Small Date copper penny or another valuable error coin like it.

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.

Here’s a rundown of 10 of the most valuable pennies made since 1900:

1. 1909-S Indian Cent. Image: USA CoinBook.
2. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent. 1909-S “VDB” Lincoln Wheat cent.
3. 1914-D Lincoln Cent.
4. 1922 Plain Lincoln Cent.
5. 1931-S Lincoln Cent.
6. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent.
7. 1944 Steel Lincoln Cent.
8. 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent.

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1998-S Lincoln Memorial Penny (Close AM Variety) (Proof Coin) is Worth $520 or more.

Let’s look at the 3 main ways to sell your coins.

• 1.) Sell to a Coin Shop – Now the coin dealer is going to buy them for less than they are worth, and this is normal.
• 2.) Physical Auction – You may want to find an auction and see if the auction house is interested in listing your collection.
• 3.)

If you find circulated 1776-1976 quarters either with no mintmark (those were made in Philadelphia) or the “D” (Denver) mintmark in pocket change, they’re worth face value – 25 cents.

For most pennies, those minted in recent years are worth, well, a penny. Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more.

To help you combat the penny problem, here are some strategies for spending them, plus ways to put them to creative use.

1. DEPOSIT THEM AT THE BANK.
2. TAKE THEM TO A COINSTAR MACHINE.
3. MAKE A COLD COMPRESS.
4. CREATE DIY DRAPERY WEIGHTS.
5. SEPARATE THEM INTO DENOMINATIONS BEFOREHAND TO MAKE SHOPPING EASY.
6. DECORATE YOUR FLOORS …

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2020 Lincoln Shield Penny is Worth $0.32 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2021 Lincoln Shield Penny is Worth $0.32 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1997 Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $1.

2021 P&D Lincoln cent pennies. Two coins taken from bank rolls.

Having said that, collectors are really only interested in older versions of the coin, like the 1942 Lincoln. These pennies are collectible not only because of their age and historical significance, but because they are rare and growing rarer by the day.

Although 1952 Lincoln wheat pennies are quite common, uncirculated and well-struck examples in pristine condition can be worth a few dollars. Circulated examples are occasionally found in circulation today.

Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around 35 cents, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $3 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale.

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1967 Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12.

The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.

1999 Wide AM Reverse Once again, the mint erroneously used a proof die to strike normal circulation coins. He estimates that a coin in new condition could be worth around $500, while a used one could fetch up to $45.