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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Spark1951, post: 8265247, member: 90692&quot;]Several things:&nbsp; The way you phrased your question made it seem like you needed basic information.&nbsp; I apologize if I was too pedantic to your query.</p><p><br /></p><p>I know of no information regarding memorial Lincolns that weigh 2.5 grams, although a thin rolled copper alloy is a possibility, coupled with some sort of strike-thru. </p><p><br /></p><p>I agree a analysis of the metal may be the only definitive way to determine what the composition is.</p><p><br /></p><p>I don’t see anything in the date area that supports your identification of the coin being 1982 ( or <u>any</u> other date, for that matter ).</p><p><br /></p><p>I agree if the coin had been subjected to extreme heat it would have affected the reverse as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>The upshot of it all is you have a great mystery on your hands, I hope you don’t have to spend too much $$ in the process to detect an answer, but I very much applaud your efforts and wish you luck in doing so…Spark[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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