Small date? Large Date? .........How do you tell the difference?

[Paul in WA]

How do you tell a small date from a large date?

Paul

 

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[Jeffro]

It depends on what denomination/year you are refering to. Are you talking about the 1982 cents? Or something else?

 

[Paul in WA]

Lincolns.....1960 & 1970

 

[Jeffro]

On the 1960, the top of the 9 is higher than the top of the 1 for the large date. Its lower than the 1 for the small date.

On the 1970S, the 7 is lower than the 0 for the large date. It is even with the 0 on the small date.

 

[Jeffro]

Here's pics..... hope it helps!

 

[TimmyNY]

Wow I need new eyes to see that. I can barely make out the dates anymore

Tim

 

[Jeffro]

Radio Shack makes a good little pocket microscope for checking out details, costs about 15 bucks and has a built in light. goes from 60 to 100 times magnification. Kindof a bugger to check alot of coins with, tho.

A regular 10x magnifying glass under a good light works pretty good for me.

 

[Snee]

Are any of those dates doubled, or is it just me, or is it just the pictures?

 

[Jeffro]

Its just the shadows from the scanner- see- You do too have good eyes..

The coins are all red MS, except the 1960 small has a little toning, they reflect the light.