Okay, I have read several posts about the 1982 Lincoln and the different compositions and date sizes. So, it got me curious. I am thinking about trying to assemble a set of the varieties. Thing is I want to make sure that the number of coins I would need is correct. By my findings I would need. Copper - 3.11 grams -------- 1982 Lg. Date 1982 Sm. Date 1982-D Sm. Date 1982-D Lg. Date 1982 Proof Copper Plated Zinc - 2.5 grams --------------------- 1982 Lg. Date 1982 Sm. Date 1982-D Sm. Date 1982-D Lg. Date So, that would be a total of 9 coins in the set. Am I correct? I know I read somewhere you can by sets, but seems like this would be a fun one to track down. Troy
You could easily buy this set from any number of dealers (especially on the bourse) for about $5.00. That's exactly what I sold my set for.
There is no '82-D sm dt. Try to get these in at least choice condition and look for the zincs that are well plated. It's tougher than most people think.
That is why I was wondering. The way I interpret the pages in the red book it would be 8 circulation strikes and a proof for a total of 9. Would be interesting to find out what the actual number is. Troy
1982 lincolns My business strike set which is sealed does not include a copper D small date. That would be 7 business strikes plus a proof S for eight coins. Unless the Red Book has added one since 2003 they only list eight.
You guys are right. I have the 2003 red book and I was looking at it incorrectly. There are 8 total. Well, I guess it is time to get started.
Sorry guys. I confused the issue. It's only the copper version of the '82-D small date which does not exist. In very high grade the zincs are easier to find than the copper, but if you're just looking for nice choice coins the zincs can prove pretty tough.
Original bank-wrapped rolls? Sometimes I've noticed sellers on eBay offering original bank-wrapped rolls of specific varieties of the 1982 cent. My concern is, there's no way to know for sure what the whole roll is if you're just looking at the coin on the end. How lowsy would that be if you bought, say, an obw roll that's claimed to be 1982 Small Date Zinc, then when you open it you find it's actually a mix of different varieties. That ever happen to anybody?
