🪙 THIS 1982 PENNY JUST SOLD FOR $2.1 MILLION – COULD YOURS BE NEXT?

A Tiny Die Break Just Turned a Common Lincoln Cent Into a Million-Dollar Marvel

One lucky collector became an overnight millionaire when their ordinary-looking 1982 penny sold for $2.1 million at the legendary Stack’s Bowers auction in New York. What made it special? A rare mint error so dramatic, it stopped experts in their tracks.

💥 The Error That Shook the Coin World

The record-setting coin features:
✔️ A bold raised die crack slicing through “LIBERTY”
✔️ Struck on a 95% copper planchet (weighs exactly 3.11 grams)
✔️ Graded PCGS MS-68 RED – virtually flawless
✔️ One of only two confirmed specimens with this error

Certified as the “Most Dramatic 1982 Die Break” by PCGS

🧠 Why This Coin Is Worth Millions

• Final year of copper penny production – a key transitional era
• Error captures the exact moment a mint die failed
• Shows a stunning break from rim to Lincoln’s cheek
• PCGS certification and condition skyrocketed demand

🔎 How to Check Your 1982 Pennies

1. Verify the Date
   • Must be 1982, no mint mark (Philadelphia)
   • Look for the large date variety
2. Look for the Crack Pattern
   • Starts near 9 o’clock on the rim
   • Cuts through “LIBERTY” diagonally
   • Ends at Lincoln’s cheekbone
3. Weigh It Precisely
   • 3.11g = Copper (you could be holding gold)
   • 2.5g = Zinc (normal penny)

🧤 What to Do If You Find One

🚨 Handle Carefully – Only by the edges with cotton gloves
📸 Take Ultra-HD Photos – Both sides, crisp detail
⚖️ Use a Precision Scale – Must weigh exactly 3.11g
📦 Place in Protective Holder – Avoid any damage
✈️ Ship Overnight to PCGS – Request Error Coin Division review

🏆 Recent Auction Results (2025)

⚠️ Important Warnings

• No 1982-D or 1982-S coins qualify
• Common doubled dies are not the same
• Fake cracks and altered coins are everywhere — don’t trust without expert grading
• Never clean the coin — it kills the value instantly

💰 Free $2M+ Evaluation

If you suspect you’ve found one:
📧 Send 10K-resolution photos to: Errors@StackBowers.com
📞 Call 212-2M-COINS for round-the-clock expert help

“We found ours in a childhood piggy bank.” – Seller, 2025

🔒 PCGS Error Coin Certified | Last Updated: July 2025

P.S. This is not your typical 1982 penny or even the common doubled die. Only pennies with this exact die crack pattern on copper planchets qualify.