1982 ddr?

this is a shot in the dark. i found out about the 82 ddr on linconcentresource.com site and i am probably way off but it is in really nice shape so i did not want to just write it off without making sure. any advice is a appreciated. the S in pluribus looks funny and the ES in states.

 

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Bryan,
The photos are too over lit for me to see anything. Compare "E PLuribus Unum" on the coin to my avatar which is from the discovery coin. Also look here:
http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1982&die_id=1982p1dr001&die_state=mds
If your coin does not match exactly then it isn't the coin.

Richard

 

OMG richard. you just created a monster with giving me that site! ty so much lol

 

He listed the small date zinc which is the easiest "marker". Is your coin a SDZ?

For me the notching in the E in STATES looks pretty good based on the pictures. If it's not the known, listed DDR, it could still be a DDR as new doubled dies are discovered all the time.

 

IMO, the coin should be sent either to CONECA or Ken Potter for proper attribution since regardless of what it is, it's definitely a DDR.

It may not be "the big one" but could very well be the "next big one".

 

:thumb:?

I agree & good eye's!!!
but would add John Wexler to attribution list

 

I think it's the light from the flash that is causing the coin to appear to have doubling. I think its the mind playing tricks. Doesn't hurt to send it to ken since it the worst to come of it, is you losing a $10.

 

In picture 2 the serif looks strongly split on the "e" in "states" however in pictures #4 and #5 the serif split is not visible on the same "e". It is the product of lighting.

Richard

 

thanks guys. i will send it out for verification and i will let you know the final verdict.

 

I'm with Ziggy on this one. The lighting is causing shadows and reflections and changing the appearance depending on what facet of the letter the lights are shining on.

 

I'm looking more at the upper end of the AM in AMERICA.

And yes it could be lighting but if one really wants to know then they send it to a professional to have them look.

 

I cannot tell from the pics as comparison on a lot of them. And it's very difficult for anyone else to either. I end up posting a pic of what I think is a good one or sending it to my friend who has discovered a good number of the varities posted on the coppercoins website that he cannot match by either. One of the problems I find is that a marker such as a die chip on the comparison photo my not be on the coin I find or the other way around. Honestly, if you are strongly inclined to think you have a good one, send it in. The expense justifies the suspense, and perhaps you can get something attributed to yourself ! IMHO

gary