1982 Lincoln Cent. Bronze. Large Date--13 and 4-Piece Bonded Die Cap--Mint State (Uncertified).A truly fascinating piece that ranks as one of the most dramatic and significant bonded errors that we have ever had the privilege of bringing to auction. This bonded obverse die cap actually consists of two pieces, the larger comprising 13 coins and the smaller four coins. The latter fits snugly into the top of the former, and it is likely that the four upper coins detached from the remaining pieces before the entire group finally found its way out of the press. When placed together the entire bonded die cap is approximately 22 mm in height and 53 mm wide, at its greatest dimensions. When offered in Superiors February 1999 sale of the Dr. Juan XII Suros Collection, this piece was "believed to be the largest known bonded group." The group is as made apart from mottled medium and steel-brown toning, the lack of a zinc core confirming that these are bronze planchets. A particularly interesting feature of this bonded group is the protrusion of a nearly complete cent from the side approximately 75% of the way down the die cap. Highly appealing and a wonderful discussion piece, this bonded group will have no difficulty finding its way into another advanced Mint error cabinet.From the John Whitney Walter Collection. Earlier ex Bowers and Merena Galleries; Dr. Juan XII Suros; Superiors sale of the Dr. Juan XII Suros Collection, February 1999, lot 63. This piece was featured in an article that appeared in the September 5, 1994 issue of <em>Coin World</em>.