Hinz Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I want to ask if my coin is error or not? 1.1982 d Lincoln coin weight is 3.05/3.04 is error?is small date or large date?is worth? 2.20 pence 1982 uk colour not same as usual.is more dark brown compare with another 20 pence.i compare with 1983 20 pence.Maybe is flanked with 1 pence,because I read from news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobymordet Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 On 3/23/2024 at 11:24 PM, Hinz said: 2.20 pence 1982 uk colour not same as usual.is more dark brown compare with another 20 pence.i compare with 1983 20 pence.Maybe is flanked with 1 pence,because I read from news. Hiya, the 82d cent is a large date, so the weight would be around 3.04g. The 20 pence seems a bit browner than silver, but lots of stuff could happen in 42yrs. Weigh the 20pence, it should be 5.0g. I am not sure what you are referring to about: "flanked with 1 pence", but after reading strange things about coins on the internet, it is best to seek legitimate numismatic sources to determine the veracity of the story. Lots of people are wrong or misguided. Case in point: I found this on ebay while looking into your 20pence inquiry: This guy indicates his 20pence is silver, to my limited knowledge it is not. Tell us more about the 1p flanking the 20p concern you referenced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Hello and welcome! The 1982 D Lincoln cent is a Large Date Bronze which should have a weight of 3.11g. If it were a zinc, it would weigh about 2.5g. It is possible it is struck on a planchet that is slightly underweight and it is also possible your scale is not properly calibrated. Either way, it is not the "unicorn" cent everybody is looking for. I am no expert on your 20 pence so I will let others give their opinion of that coin of yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinz Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 (edited) On 3/24/2024 at 11:52 AM, cobymordet said: Hiya, the 82d cent is a large date, so the weight would be around 3.04g. The 20 pence seems a bit browner than silver, but lots of stuff could happen in 42yrs. Weigh the 20pence, it should be 5.0g. I am not sure what you are referring to about: "flanked with 1 pence", but after reading strange things about coins on the internet, it is best to seek legitimate numismatic sources to determine the veracity of the story. Lots of people are wrong or misguided. Case in point: I found this on ebay while looking into your 20pence inquiry: This guy indicates his 20pence is silver, to my limited knowledge it is not. Tell us more about the 1p flanking the 20p concern you referenced. This article https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/money/23108014/im-coin-expert-exact-error-spot-rare-money/amp/ https://coinhunter.co.uk/errorcoins/bronze20p/ And many article about error this 20 pence 1982 and other 20 pence. Edited March 24 by Hinz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobymordet Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 On 3/24/2024 at 2:22 AM, Hinz said: And many article about error this 20 pence 1982 and other 20 pence. Based on the referenced story, it looks like a few have been found and authenticated. I will say that the Obverse of your 20p coin seems a bit lighter in color than photos of the authenticated variety. Just be sure to obtain the weight of the authenticated coin order to compare. If the weight is within range, I would urge you to seek out a local dealer or two to get an "in hand" inspection/opinion. If after researching/comparing and getting some seasoned dealers, you are still confident in your coin being authentic, you would then need to decide to spend $50-100 for a third-party grading service to authentic it. It is best to get a few opinions before submitting, better safe than sorry. Keep us apprised of your next steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.cutler Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Just weigh your 20P coin, a normal one will weigh around 5 grams, the wrong planchet coin would weigh around 3.5 grams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinz Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 On 3/24/2024 at 3:22 PM, l.cutler said: Just weigh your 20P coin, a normal one will weigh around 5 grams, the wrong planchet coin would weigh around 3.5 grams. It weight 4.98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinz Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 On 3/24/2024 at 3:21 PM, cobymordet said: Based on the referenced story, it looks like a few have been found and authenticated. I will say that the Obverse of your 20p coin seems a bit lighter in color than photos of the authenticated variety. Just be sure to obtain the weight of the authenticated coin order to compare. If the weight is within range, I would urge you to seek out a local dealer or two to get an "in hand" inspection/opinion. If after researching/comparing and getting some seasoned dealers, you are still confident in your coin being authentic, you would then need to decide to spend $50-100 for a third-party grading service to authentic it. It is best to get a few opinions before submitting, better safe than sorry. Keep us apprised of your next steps. This I took photo again in the room,before photo is take outside with sun light.my coin weight is 4.98 gram,I will check the error coin 20 pence weight,that article not display the weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.cutler Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 (edited) The error would weigh the same as a 1P coin, 3.5. Weight is normal, that answers the question. Normal coin, just toned. Coins can tone many different colors depending on their environment. Edited March 24 by l.cutler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinz Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 On 3/24/2024 at 6:02 PM, l.cutler said: The error would weigh the same as a 1P coin, 3.5. Weight is normal, that answers the question. Normal coin, just toned. Coins can tone many different colors depending on their environment. Ok thank you for your information. l.cutler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Welcome to the NGC chat board. The legal tolerance for a 1982 brass (95% copper, 5% zinc) Lincoln cent was plus or minus 0.13 gram from the standard weight of 3.11 grams, so any weight from 2.98 to 3.24 grams would be in the normal range even for an uncirculated coin. Your coin is a large date, which is common in either brass or copper-plated zinc composition. The U.K. 20 pence coin is composed of a predominantly copper copper-nickel alloy that has a yellowish color when uncirculated. The yellowish-brown color appears normal for a circulated example. You should never hold a coin that you think may have collector value in your bare hands, except by its edges if you must, as the oils in your skin may discolor and devalue it. powermad5000 and Henri Charriere 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
