Some months ago I discovered a small date, zinc, 1982 Lincoln Cent with some obvious doubling on the reverse. At first I thought it may be machine doubling, then later; the lesser doubled die reported of this date. I had no shortage of trouble taking submission-worthy pictures. I have discerned that my lighting was less than sufficient. Now using a halogen bulb at daylight color temperature I was able to expose the doubling and the direction and location of the separation lines match the only small date doubled die reverse for this date and mintage. I hope, as I have so done, that the expert membership will find in their evaluation that I have the elusive variety. There is always a 95% chance that I am wrong. My only instance of standing correct in the sight of much contradictory opinion was in the case of the 1983 DDR-002 FS-802 and only due to poor photos and less than the necessary experience needed in order to properly photograph the doubled dies that present much higher levels of difficulty to do so and capture the significant aspects of their doubling . Unfortunately my device is being very uncooperative at a moment when Im under extreme time constraint. I will add more photos as time allows but the separation lines are quite visible on the NITED of UNITED as pictured. I apologize for leaving this incomplete, but my phone is providing an error uploading each time I attempt and has for the last 5 attempts. Will update quickly thank you and I apologize again!!!!
If this is the one you are talking about, you don't have it: http://www.varietyvista.com/01b LC Doubled Dies Vol 2/1982PDDR001.htm
I have reviewed the files on Copper Coins, Wexler's and Coneca. The doubling is all in the same exact location and in the same direction. It seems it may be a later stage die. It matches another example I've seen, evaluated on either this site or the coin community, with a crack from the center right top of the memorial roof to the North that splits into two and comes back together and then proceeds to the rim. Here is a better view of UNITED. Note the separation lines on the ED. For the record; I have been searching and studying Lincoln Cents for a good deal of time, at least a good few thousand hours now. I pour over variety imaging and study notes where available and I would consider myself at the least a novice numismatist. I would never post to any forum at this point in my journey without first intensively evaluating the available resources for any variety. Thank you for the link, but I assure you I need not view it any longer. My question is as to the identity of this coin. Is it a new variety then?
Mulling over forums the 1982 FS.801 and the 1983 FS.802 are allegedly two of the more difficult finds to photograph. I own quite a few of the latter variety and I will affirm that claim as made by many.
Will post to document full scope of coin irregardless of it's lack of significance. It's educational for those whom are new to this field of study and can help new folks to avoid pitfalls such as I've fallen into several times.
Looks like shelf doubling. I'd recommend a digital usb scope for pics. You can grab one off Ebay for approx $15.
