
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 โ smashing records and cementing itself as one of the most valuable pennies in history.
๐ฅ Why This 1982 Penny Is Worth Millions
โ๏ธ Struck on the wrong planchet (possibly silver)
โ๏ธ Bold doubled die on obverse (date + โLIBERTYโ)
โ๏ธ Transitional year: copper-to-zinc changeover
โ๏ธ PCGS MS-68 RED certified โ nearly flawless
โ๏ธ Fewer than 2 examples confirmed
๐ How to Spot Yours
- Weigh it โ Copper (3.11g), Zinc (2.5g), or off-metal = jackpot
- Check for doubling โ โLIBERTYโ & date must show clear shadowing
- Inspect the edge โ Any silver tone or irregularity = possible wrong planchet
๐ Auction Records (2022โ2024)
- MS-68 RED โ $5,000,000 (Private Sale, 2024)
- MS-67 RED โ $2,100,000 (Heritage Auctions, 2023)
- AU-58 โ $750,000 (Stackโs Bowers, 2022)
โ ๏ธ What to Do if You Find One
๐ซ Donโt clean it
๐ธ Photograph both sides in high resolution
๐ฆ Place in a holder immediately
โ๏ธ Submit overnight to PCGS or NGC
๐ฉ Free Million-Dollar Evaluation
Send ultra-HD photos to Errors@StacksBowers.com before Sept. 30, 2025 for priority review.
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