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 I've been told that the only 1982 Small Date worth money is the Denver mint mark...but when I look in the 2026 RedBook is shows that the one pictured is actually worth a little bit more? Can anyone confirm the RedBook is correct, please?
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After looking at the PCGS Price Guide, I discovered that the RedBook is correct. Mine is the higher value of the varietys. Thank you! |
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Well I just saw on the link you posted and BN one MS-66 sold for $46 in 2019... I followed the link that snailking posted and looked it up in the PCGS Price Guide. 1982 Small Date Copper Penny is valued higher than the D Mint Mark 1982 Copper Small Date?
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I would have to say that RedBook is very incorrect. It is the rare 1982-D Copper cent that holds great value and is highly sought after. |
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If you looked at the pcgs link and clicked on the record auction price of $46, It would have brought you to a Jefferson nickel MS-66 rather than the 1982 small date copper cent. The 1982D small date copper is the rare one. Only a handful are known to exist. $18K plus. |
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From my 9th edition Mega red
The 82 (P) Zinc small date is the high value coin, worth $0.50 in MS63
The 82(P) copper small date is only $0.30 in MS63
Being circulated this is worth somewhat less.
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Why is there such a discrepancy in value on the 1982 Small Date Copper Penny? I know there's only 2 known examples of the 1982 D Small Date Copper Penny but who knows how many 1982 Small Date Copper Penny from Philadelphia were minted? Both the RedBook and the PCGS Price Guide shows this is the higher is value? I am conflicted.... |
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I'm sure they are talking about higher MS examples have higher prices. Yours looks like a normal circulated example thus only worth a few cents for the copper content.
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I don't understand why a 1982 D Small Date Copper Penny sold for over $18000 (even if it is in immaculate condition, compared to the one I have) when the Small Date Mint Mark is worth more according to PCGS Price Guide and RedBook? I understand there's only been 2 known examples of the D Small Date but something doesn't add up...? |
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What you are not understanding is that the 1982 D small date COPPER cent is a transitional error. That is why there are only 2 known so far and why the value is $18K.
On the other hand your coin is a common 1982 small date copper without a mintmark (Philadelphia) and has little value. There are millions of your type of cent.
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Yes, I am aware that 1982 is a transitional year... But from my understanding the only way you can tell if it's copper or zinc is to weigh it... Copper weighs 3.1 and zinc weighs 2.5, if that's the case, that makes mine a Bronze or Copper cent? 1982 Small Date Copper Penny, since mine weighs 3.08... That means it's copper and in the 2026 RedBook & the Online PCGS PRICE GUIDE it shows the 1982 Small Date Bronze or Copper Cent's value is higher than that of the 1982 Small Date D Mint Mark Bronze or Copper cent. What am I missing? Please, Remember I'm learning here and not arguing with anyone. I get there's only 2 known examples of the D Small Date Copper Penny, making it worth $18K but why is mine only worth a few cents when everything I'm seeing shows the Philadelphia Mint is more valuable? |
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For those of us that don't have a Red Book can you take a picture of the page so we can see what you are talking about? |
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Posted 10/23/2025 4:29 pm
