1968-S Lincoln FULL and COMPLETE STEPS

[Scott]

I would like to find just 1 1982 Lincoln with full steps ! Good luck , Right Scott

[silver1985]

Thanks for the pics. Fantastic Coin!

I've got two rolls of 1968-S that I removed from the Bank wrappers (OBW) last summer. So, that's 100 samples that I plan on testing the "one in a hundred" theory. I hope to find one as good as BadThad's.
I'll post the ten best when I get a good DSLR this summer.

[silver1985]

Thanks for the tip!

I sorted out my 45 year old piggy bank last summer, that had about 18,000 cents (??) (75 lbs), and found around 500 1982 cents. Now, I'll be looking for COMPLETE STEPS in this batch, ALSO, when I get back to my "1982" project. I'll post my results when I'm done.

[Scott]

O Great ! Like to see the best that you pull . Scott

[BadThad]

I would like to find just 1 1982 Lincoln with full steps ! Good luck , Right Scott

Lucky you then! LOL The reverse Memorial design was different in 1982, FS coins are abundant. They removed the fine details in the steps. Here's a 1982 FS coin, it's also one of the most lustrous coins I've ever seen. In hand, that the obverse staining is not bad.

[BadThad]

Thanks for the pics. Fantastic Coin!

I've got two rolls of 1968-S that I removed from the Bank wrappers (OBW) last summer. So, that's 100 samples that I plan on testing the "one in a hundred" theory. I hope to find one as good as BadThad's.
I'll post the ten best when I get a good DSLR this summer.

I searched about 30 OBW rolls, countless standard BU rolls (tubes, etc) and general searching (bags/bank rolls). Out of those I think I found 3-4 FS coins.

[silver1985]

1968-S FS Lincoln

Lucky you then! LOL The reverse Memorial design was different in 1982, FS coins are abundant. They removed the fine details in the steps. Here's a 1982 FS coin, it's also one of the most lustrous coins I've ever seen. In hand, that the obverse staining is not bad.

Looks like the hypothesis should be "one-in-a-thousand", instead of "one-in-a-hundred", but I'll still give it a try. What else can a person do with 100 1968-S Lincoln cents???

Thanks for the 1982-P (LD) FS pics. I'll use them as a reference in sorting out my pile.

[Scott]

And I allways thought these 82's that I found were from worn out dies and I had no luck finding sharply struck coins . Scott

[jfines69]

And I allways thought these 82's that I found were from worn out dies and I had no luck finding sharply struck coins . Scott

You aren't the only one I now have a bunch of 82 Lincolns to look at again

[BadThad]

Yes, from 1980 through 1985 they used a different reverse die with only 8 steps.

[stoneman227]

Interesting discussion. Is there a list of dates to watch for full steps. Something that hasn't been on the radar.
John

[BadThad]

Interesting discussion. Is there a list of dates to watch for full steps. Something that hasn't been on the radar.
John

From 1975 to 1979 (prior to the change), FS are very difficult due to wear on the reverse hubs and weak strikes. The problem areas are the first 2-3 steps and the area in the left, middle.

[silver1985]

1982 LD cent

Lucky you then! LOL The reverse Memorial design was different in 1982, FS coins are abundant. They removed the fine details in the steps. Here's a 1982 FS coin, it's also one of the most lustrous coins I've ever seen. In hand, that the obverse staining is not bad.

I'm curious as to whether this 1982-P LD cent is copper or zinc, and what grade would you estimate it would be given, if you would have it slabed.

[BadThad]

I'm curious as to whether this 1982-P LD cent is copper or zinc, and what grade would you estimate it would be given, if you would have it slabed.

Copper, MS-66RD.

[silver1985]

Copper, MS-66RD.

OK Thanks for the info.

I'm hoping to find one this good, that has been in my 45 year old piggy bank for 32 years!

I have a lot of shiny ones to sort through!

I'll start a new thread on 1982's after I get some good results and good pics to post.