Why This Penny Could Make You a Millionaire
The Mint’s “Impossible” Error – A copper planchet struck with Small Date dies at the Denver Mint, which should have used zinc only
Only 5 Known to Exist – Rarer than a 1913 Liberty Nickel
Top-Graded Example – PCGS MS66 Red valued at $2.5M and fully insured
Almost All Destroyed – The Mint caught and melted nearly every mistake—except a few survivors
2-Step Test: How To Check If You Have One
Step 1: The Weight Test (First & Fastest)
3.11 grams = Copper = Jackpot
2.5 grams = Zinc = Worth a penny
Use a jewelry scale accurate to 0.01g
Step 2: The Date Test – Small vs. Large Date
Small Date Traits (What You Want):
- Smaller top loop on the “8”
- “1” has a curved base
- Entire date looks thinner and more delicate
Large Date Traits (No Jackpot):
- Even-sized “8” loops
- Flat-base “1”
- Bold and blocky numerals
2024 Value Chart – Know What You Have
| Variety | Weight | Known Examples | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-D Small Date Copper | 3.11g | 5 | $1M – $2.5M |
| 1982-D Large Date Copper | 3.11g | Common | $0.03 – $1 |
| 1982-D Small Date Zinc | 2.5g | Rare | $5 – $50 |
| 1982-D Large Date Zinc | 2.5g | Billions made | $0.01 |
Insider Fact: The only MS66 Red example is insured for $2.5 million.
How to Authenticate It Safely
Accurate Scale – Weight must be exactly 3.11g
Date Shape Match – Compare with PCGS Photograde
Metal Testing – Use an XRF analyzer to confirm copper
Professional Certification – Submit to PCGS or NGC
Red Flags to Avoid:
- 3.09g or 3.13g – Likely fake
- Wrong date design – Worthless
- Plated coins – Will fail metal tests instantly
Where to Sell a $2M Penny
Heritage Auctions – Known for million-dollar coins
Stack’s Bowers Rarities Night- Private treaty sales to elite registry collectors
Insure your coin for $3 million before shipping it for grading.
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Never clean coins — it can erase six-figure value!
Why This Penny Is a Legend
Historic Transition Year – From copper to zinc
Denver Mint Mystery – Copper planchets weren’t supposed to exist
Collector Demand Exploding – Value doubling every 5–7 years
