Small Dates vs. Large Dates

[JeanK]

Great work Jason! Your lessons are invaluable to all Lincoln collectors.

celartu,
Do not worry, identification gets easier as you learn more.
Do you have good access to Lincoln cents in San Salvador?
Jean

[jcuve]

It is only easy to determine one from another after seeing them many times in person. I still have to think about it when I am looking at 1960 for example; I have to go through an inventory in my mind to make sure I am on the right track.

But with so many varieties to look for it sure can be fun going through Lincoln cents!

[trails]

The one think also to remember is that the motto, the date and the L of LIBERTY are all closer to the rim on the large dates of the 1974 and the 1982. Also, the 4 of the 1974 and the 2 of the 1982 are different font styles.

BJ Neff

[duxbutt]

Awesome info. Thanks for this.

[mousey70]

Excellent post Jason. Thanks. mousey

[abe]

The one think also to remember is that the motto, the date and the L of LIBERTY are all closer to the rim on the large dates of the 1974 and the 1982. Also, the 4 of the 1974 and the 2 of the 1982 are different font styles.

BJ Neff

I always thought this was the easiest way to tell the difference on the 74's. A quick look at the motto and job done.

[copperlover]

Thanks again Jason & BJ.We will all be needing those images real soon. There are many varities to find in the 60s, 70s & 80's from the three mints. AWSOME.

Lucien

[Voyager17]

The Best Accurate way to compare Large and Small dates I have seen on the NET.Thanks your photos...God Bless!

[lara4228]

That a way to go! Keep reading and learning. These little editorials helped me tremendously! I can't tell you how much I was able to understand using these threads.

[Voyager17]

Thanks Lara...you are true Friend,indeed.God Bless!