
A tiny mint mistake just created a $5,000,000 fortune.
One rare 1982 Lincoln cent sold in 2024 for an eye-popping $5 million β smashing records and cementing itself as one of the most valuable pennies in history.
π₯ Why This 1982 Penny Is Worth Millions
βοΈ Struck on the wrong planchet (possibly silver)
βοΈ Bold doubled die on obverse (date + βLIBERTYβ)
βοΈ Transitional year: copper-to-zinc changeover
βοΈ PCGS MS-68 RED certified β nearly flawless
βοΈ Fewer than 2 examples confirmed
π How to Spot Yours
- Weigh it β Copper (3.11g), Zinc (2.5g), or off-metal = jackpot
- Check for doubling β βLIBERTYβ & date must show clear shadowing
- Inspect the edge β Any silver tone or irregularity = possible wrong planchet
π Auction Records (2022β2024)
- MS-68 RED β $5,000,000 (Private Sale, 2024)
- MS-67 RED β $2,100,000 (Heritage Auctions, 2023)
- AU-58 β $750,000 (Stackβs Bowers, 2022)
β οΈ What to Do if You Find One
π« Donβt clean it
πΈ Photograph both sides in high resolution
π¦ Place in a holder immediately
βοΈ Submit overnight to PCGS or NGC
π© Free Million-Dollar Evaluation
Send ultra-HD photos to Errors@StacksBowers.com before Sept. 30, 2025 for priority review.
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