As of May, 2024, a 1982 Penny Zinc Large Date, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $8,500.00, 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 $2,030.00 in the 04/21/2013 by renowned auctioneer David Lawrence RC, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 10,712,525,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper-plated Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1982 Penny Zinc Large Date, 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-698,500.00
MS-68+1,600.00
MS-68150.00
MS-67+45.00
MS-6732.00
MS-66+24.00
MS-6620.00
MS-65+15.00
MS-6514.00
MS-64+8.00
MS-647.00
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 State6.008,500.00802.08

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, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.00450.00
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 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 Zinc Large Date, 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

$79.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,030.00

Highest Sale Price
$253.40

Average Sale Price
$110.00

Most Recent Sale Price
73

Number of Sales
$18,498.31

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6879.002,030.00253.40
MS-67+137.51137.51137.51
MS-675.00250.0045.98
MS-666.0025.0018.67
MS-65+13.00431.00156.33
MS-6528.0028.0028.00
MS-6410.0010.0010.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1982 Penny Zinc Large Date, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $2,030.00.

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 Zinc Large Date, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1982 Penny Zinc Large Date, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.10% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 18.64% / 14.41% 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 Zinc Large Date, 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-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC28.0001/29/2023
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC110.0001/29/2023
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/14/2022
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions85.0011/23/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions81.0010/05/2022
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.7308/21/2022
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0008/07/2022
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC205.0007/24/2022
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions107.0005/04/2022
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0010/25/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0009/27/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions91.0008/26/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0003/08/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0003/04/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0002/23/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5.0007/21/2019
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC11.0007/14/2019
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0006/30/2019
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0006/23/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/19/2019
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5.0006/09/2019
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.5003/24/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0001/30/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/03/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0004/03/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0011/07/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0011/07/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0011/07/2017
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC50.0010/30/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2506/27/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5003/14/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7503/14/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0003/14/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5003/14/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2503/07/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5003/07/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions124.0003/07/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2503/07/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0001/31/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7501/03/2017
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0001/02/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6312/27/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2512/27/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7512/27/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0012/27/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/20/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7512/20/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2512/20/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2512/20/2016
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0012/19/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7512/13/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7512/13/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions193.8812/13/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5012/13/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2512/06/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions294.9312/06/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5012/06/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0012/06/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions217.3811/29/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2511/29/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5011/29/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0011/29/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0011/01/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0011/01/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0011/01/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0009/30/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0009/20/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0009/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5009/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions217.3809/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5009/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5009/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5009/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0009/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5009/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7509/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7509/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5009/04/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0008/30/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0008/10/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0008/10/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5008/10/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/10/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0008/10/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2507/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0005/24/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0005/24/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0005/17/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0005/17/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0003/22/2016
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0003/20/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2510/29/2015
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0008/02/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions146.8801/18/2015
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections62.7009/14/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0005/18/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0004/13/2014
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0004/13/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections47.0003/23/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections35.0003/16/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections52.0003/09/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections13.0003/09/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0003/09/2014
MS-67+PCGSGreat Collections137.5103/09/2014
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections35.0012/29/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections66.0011/10/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0010/21/2013
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,030.0004/21/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections63.0012/23/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections25.0007/15/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections55.0005/06/2012
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections6.0004/15/2012
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections6.0004/08/2012
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections19.0004/08/2012
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers431.0006/14/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions173.0008/09/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions181.0007/11/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions150.0007/11/2006