🚨 $10,000 PENNY ALERT: HOW TO SPOT THE RARE 1982-D SMALL DATE COPPER ERROR 🚨

YOUR 1982 PENNY COULD BE WORTH A FORTUNE – HERE’S WHY

A 1982-D Lincoln penny with a small date on a copper planchet is one of the rarest modern errors, selling for $10,000+ at auction. If you’ve been saving change, you might have this treasure!

3 STEPS TO IDENTIFY A $10,000+ 1982 PENNY

1. Check the Mint Mark & Year

• Must be 1982-D (Denver mint).
• Philadelphia (no mint mark) and San Francisco coins don’t have this error.

2. Verify the Date Style

• Small Date:
  • The “8” and “2” are the same height.
  • The “2” has a thin, curved tail.
• ❌ Large Date:
  • The “8” hangs below the “2”.
  • The “2” is thicker and straight (not curved).

3. Weigh It

• Copper (Valuable): 3.11 grams (pre-1982 composition).
• Zinc (Normal): 2.5 grams (post-1982 standard).

WHY IS THIS PENNY SO VALUABLE?

• Transition Year: 1982 was the last year for copper pennies.
• Mint Mistake: A few copper planchets were accidentally used in Denver.
• Rarity: Only a handful confirmed by PCGS/NGC.

Recent Sale: A 1982-D Small Date Copper MS-64 sold for $18,800 at Heritage Auctions.

BONUS: DOUBLE DIE ERRORS (WORTH EVEN MORE!)

If your 1982-D penny also has:

• Doubled “LIBERTY” or date → Value could reach $50,000+.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND ONE

1. Don’t Clean It! (Preserve the surfaces.)
2. Get It Graded (PCGS/NGC authentication = 10x value).
3. Sell Through:
   • Heritage Auctions (for $10K+ coins).
   • eBay (for raw coins under $10K).

DON’T SPEND IT – CHECK YOUR 1982 PENNIES NOW!