As of May, 2024, a 1982 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $450.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $1,495.00 in the 09/01/2008 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 10,712,525,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1982 Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-68450.00
MS-67+100.00
MS-6755.00
MS-66+16.00
MS-6614.00
MS-65+11.00
MS-6510.00
MS-64+8.00
MS-648.00
MS-63+6.00
MS-636.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State6.00450.0062.18

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1982 Lincoln Cent (Modern). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1982 Penny Bronze Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.001.00
1982-S Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.002,450.00
1982 Penny Brz LD DDO FS-101 (034.5), BN (Regular Strike)2.0032.0042.0075.00
1982 Penny Bronze LD DDO FS-101, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A55.00115.00
1982 Penny Bronze LD DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70.00900.00
1982-D Penny Zinc Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.00400.00
1982 Penny Bronze Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.0075.00
1982-D Penny Bronze, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.00625.00
1982 Penny Bronze Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.001,600.00
1982-D Penny Zinc Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.00425.00
1982 Penny Bronze Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.00400.00
1982 Penny Zinc Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.008,500.00
1982 Penny Bronze Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.004,350.00
1982 Penny Zinc Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.0016,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1982 Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$15.00

Lowest Sale Price
$690.00

Highest Sale Price
$80.60

Average Sale Price
$61.00

Most Recent Sale Price
45

Number of Sales
$3,627.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68132.001,495.00661.73
MS-6715.00690.0080.60
MS-667.00299.0071.92
MS-65+10.00690.0092.17
MS-6416.00167.0053.63
MS-6317.00311.0090.78
MS-62368.00368.00368.00
MS-6035.00236.00119.00
AU-50196.00196.00196.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1982 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $1,495.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1982 Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1982 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 85.00% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 10.00% / 2.50% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1982 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0008/29/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0006/19/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0006/12/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0008/22/2018
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers504.0011/08/2017
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers504.0011/08/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0005/24/2015
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions99.8812/21/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections11.0007/20/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections12.0012/15/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0012/01/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections12.0010/20/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections7.0007/07/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections16.0005/05/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0003/18/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0003/18/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0001/27/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0010/22/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections83.0009/16/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0009/03/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0009/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections14.0008/19/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections36.0008/12/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/20/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections63.0010/16/2011
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections63.0010/09/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0007/25/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0007/18/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0007/18/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0007/18/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0010/18/2010
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC184.0009/30/2010
MS-68PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0006/17/2010
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0002/03/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/06/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0012/03/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/31/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0005/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0012/04/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/04/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/04/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0010/08/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0010/06/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0009/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0009/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0009/22/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0009/10/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0009/03/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0009/01/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0008/13/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/23/2008
MS-68ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0004/23/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/27/2007
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions196.0007/12/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0006/06/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions311.0003/28/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/20/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/04/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0010/30/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0007/11/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0007/11/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0007/11/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions72.0001/09/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0001/02/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0009/04/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0007/27/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0002/28/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0002/28/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions49.0002/20/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0011/17/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0011/08/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0011/08/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0010/25/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0010/20/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions58.0009/09/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions368.0009/09/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0008/23/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0007/21/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0007/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0005/26/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0005/26/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/05/2003
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions236.0009/01/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0008/27/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0008/13/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0007/30/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0006/11/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0006/11/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0006/11/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0001/22/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0001/08/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0007/27/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0007/27/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0007/27/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0007/27/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0007/02/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0002/24/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0002/13/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions34.0010/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0008/22/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0008/22/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0006/20/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0012/14/2000
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0012/14/2000
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0010/26/2000
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions86.0010/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0009/21/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions23.0006/01/2000
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0006/01/2000
MS-65+NONEHeritage Auctions196.0006/01/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions52.0006/01/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions29.0006/01/2000
MS-60PCIHeritage Auctions35.0006/01/2000