1982 D small date Lincoln?

[Tizzy]

I recently read that 1982 D small date Lincoln sold last year for 18,000.00.
I am no expert. looks like a small date to me.

 

[cudamark]

The one that sold was a small date D copper, which they supposedly didn't make. Yours looks like a large date to me.

 

[galenrog]

How about a closeup, detailed image.

Time for more coffee.

 

[arrow86]

How about a closeup, detailed image.

Time for more coffee.

What he said .... and maybe a side by side of another Lincoln ... sure that would help

 

[Tizzy]

Does this help?

Hopefully these help. Thank you, for your help!!

 

[Clad2Silver]

Definitely a LARGE date

 

[Tizzy]

Definitely a LARGE date

Ok, fair enough. Why the weight discrepancy? LARGE date is supposed to weigh 2.5 to 2.8 i believe. This coin weighs in at 3.1

 

[l.cutler]

If it weighs 3.1 it is just a copper cent, not a copper coated zinc. Both were made in 1982.

 

[Tizzy]

Thank you kindly all

 

[Tizzy]

In 1982 there were no Large dates made in Denver. The copper Large date was made out of West Point and it had no mint mark. So, LARGE or small date that would make this, copper penny, "rare" On some level. Right?

 

[galenrog]

Thank you for putting up better images. On small images, and those that lack definition, my trifocaled eyes do not readily pick up details.

If you continue to have an interest in coins, please pick up a few guidebooks. The Whitman Red Book and the Whitman Cherrypickers Guides are good starters. Learning how coins are manufactured will also be an important part of your education.

There are also several good websites and blogs, although the poor to “just plain stupid” seem to dominate.

On YouTube, misinformation dominates to such a degree that the platform is nearly worthless.

Finally time for more coffee.

 

[Tizzy]

Thank you for your advice and time. I will get better informed by trusted books, that's a great tip

 

[coinman123]

In 1982 there were no Large dates made in Denver. The copper Large date was made out of West Point and it had no mint mark. So, LARGE or small date that would make this, copper penny, "rare" On some level. Right?

There were plenty of large date copper cents struck at the Denver mint in 1982, it's the small dates that are rare. The Philadelphia mint also struck large and small dates on copper and zinc, which have no mint mark (West Point only strikes commemorative and bullion coins, except for some rare exceptions). Still good to have all the 1982 date varieties in case you want to create a set for that year.

 

[secondstar]

It’s never a bad idea to give a handful of change and / or every dug coin the once over. Just last year alone I received a war nickel, several buffalo nickels, and a mint error penny back in my change. The mint error penny is worth about $10.00 which wasn’t too shabby considering the fact that the cup of coffee that I bought cost me about $2.00! Pickup a copy of the Official Red Book from your local coin shop, it will help you with identifying your finds.

Mike

 

[Tizzy]

Will certainly do. That's why I come here. You guys know what your talking about.
Thank you much!!

 

[Tizzy]

Breaks my heart when you say " just a copper cent" hahah but I hear you.

 

[Tizzy]

Breaks my heart when you say " just a copper cent" hahah but I hear you.

 

[huntsman53]

The link below will help in determining 1982 "Small Date" Cents from "Large Date" Cents. On the 1982 "Small Date" Cents, notice how the digit is curved well to the left on the Southwesterly leg of the "2" and the lower bar does not extend beyond the outer curve of the digit. On the 1982 "Large Date" Cents, the digit is straight on the Southwesterly leg and the lower bar extends well past the outer curve of the digit.

1982 P & D Large and Small Dates