There have been more than a couple 82' off metal strikings that have sold on auction. Who in the world is teachmind?!
well, thought i would upload a couple more pics. One question, how can you professionals know what a coin may be without examining it? Give people...
I tell you what, these guys on here sound bored
A ring test is sometimes how you test silver or alloys other than zinc. Without damaging the coin, you place it on the top of your finger and...
interesting enough, this will be sent for metallurgical testing and I will keep the whole coin community posted
As far as the steps, it has full detailed steps as well as every detail on the coin.
I understand that lincolns show up plated sometimes and I am not a dumb man but an enthusiast who has found something very special
Thanks Kentucky, I fully understand what a plated cent is; I wasnt born yesterday. I tested the coin; unfortunately causing a little damage but it...
Thanks so much for suggestion; I will keep posted with this coin; I give you my word
This is the strangest Lincoln I have ever encountered but is in fact and not opinion to be a solid metal form with this color. I just hope I dont...
Do you happen to realize the number of test strikings and foreign planchets? I dont know the number but I know there is a decent number
Must be a foreign planchet then. Thanks everybody for your help
You are correct but apparently trial strikings seem somewhat of a theory in 1982 but not concluded yet. I give you my word that this is not a...
it stated that it wasnt suggested that there would be trial pieces from 1982 until an unusual piece arose in 1996
Please read page 48 of this source:...
There are some nicks on the coin and one is pretty deep; still silver metallic color though; it is solid in its metallurgical form
Well, How would it be stated that "THEY" are undiscovered? "THEY" Must be out there someplace right? I believe there were trial strikings from...
mines much brighter though
Looks a bit similiar to another 1982 that went on auction
weighs 3.3 grams
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