What is a 1982 copper penny worth?

Copper Pennies The 1982 copper penny with no mint mark and the small date is worth around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1982 D copper penny is worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

What year pennies are 100 copper?

History of composition

Years	Material	Weight (grams)
1793–1795	~100\% copper	13.48
1795–1857 †	~100\% copper	10.89
1856–1864	88\% copper, 12\% nickel (also known as NS-12)	4.67
1864–1942	bronze (95\% copper, 5\% tin and zinc)	3.11

Why is a 1982 penny worth $10000?

There were eight of these pennies made at the Denver mint and he already has the other seven. The last year pennies were made from copper was 1982. Before you cash in on the $10,000, the penny has to be graded and certified. That can be expensive.

How much are pre 1982 pennies worth?

So for the past 30 years, pennies have been made with an alloy comprised of 97.5\% zinc and 2.5\% copper, but pennies minted before 1982 are 95\% copper and 5\% zinc. The price of copper has more than quadrupled over the past 10 years. So a penny produced before 1982 is worth 2.2 cents based on the metal it contains.

How do I know if my 1983 D penny is copper?

If your Lincoln Memorial penny has a date before 1982, it is made of 95\% copper. If the date is 1983 or later, it is made of 97.5\% zinc and plated with a thin copper coating. For pennies dated 1982, when both copper and zinc cents were made, and best way to determine their composition is to weigh them.

What is a 1943 steel penny worth today?

Value of a 1943 Steel Penny They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.