1982 Lincolns

JrGMan2004

Besides weighing them, how do you tell the difference between a Copper and a Zinc Linc? And how do you tell the difference between Small and Large date? Pictures would be appreciated... Thank you!

jonesy

Drop them on a wood table. Copper has a distinctive ring. Zinc thuds.

JrGMan2004

Thx Jonesy! How bout for Lg and Sm Dates? Anyone?

kranky

I can't locate the photos from coppercoins' site.

If I remember correctly, the large date has the same type of numerals as the 1981 cent. The style of the small date is like the 1983 cent.

Also, the large date's "2" is very close to the rim, while the small date is further away.

hockeyman1717

Which is more rare? Large or Small? Zinc or Copper

JrGMan2004

Thx, that helped, already found a Copper Large Date...

coppercoins

Large date D mint copper is the most common followed by the copper large date Philly mint.

The two small date Philly mint coins are the toughest to find, especially the zinc.

JrGMan2004

Thx CC!