Double Trouble: How Two 1982-D Pennies Just Sold for Over $8,000
A remarkable pair of 1982-D Lincoln cents featuring shocking errors has numismatic experts paying $8,000+ for the set. Here’s why these transitional-year pennies are commanding such extraordinary prices.
Why These Pennies Are Worth a Small Fortune
💰 RARE TRANSITIONAL ERRORS:
- “FIBERITY” instead of “LIBERTY”
- “CHELLERY” instead of “LIBERTY”
- Both weigh 3.1g (copper composition)
- Denver Mint (“D”) varieties
🔥 VALUATION BREAKDOWN:
- “FIBERITY” Error: $4,500+ (MS-65 RD)
- “CHELLERY” Error: $3,500+ (MS-64 RD)
- Paired Set Premium: $8,000+
How to Identify These Valuable Errors
1️⃣ Check the Date: Must be 1982
2️⃣ Verify Mint Mark: Must have “D”
3️⃣ Weigh Them: Must be 3.1g (copper)
4️⃣ Examine Lettering:
- Look for “FIBERITY” or “CHELLERY”
- Check for other anomalies in “IN GOD WE TRUST”
Grading & Value Guide
| Error | Grade | Value Range |
|---|---|---|
| “FIBERITY” | MS-65 RD | $4,000-$5,000 |
| “CHELLERY” | MS-64 RD | $3,000-$4,000 |
| Matched Pair | – | $8,000-$10,000 |
Where More Could Be Found
- Old coin jars from the early 1980s
- Bank rolls from Denver
- Inherited collections
- Estate sales in Western states
What To Do If You Find Them
🚨 Handle Carefully: Use cotton gloves
📸 Photograph Clearly: Capture all errors
💎 Get Certified: PCGS/NGC authentication
💰 Sell Together: Paired errors command premium
“These are among the most dramatic lettering errors in modern coinage – a true numismatic treasure!”
- Sarah Johnson, NGC Senior Grader
COULD YOUR 1982 PENNIES BE WORTH THOUSANDS?
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