1982 Lincoln Cent. Bronze. Large Date--Three Planchet Bonded Obverse Die Cap--MS-65 RD (NGC).9.3 grams. This is a visually dramatic piece, an approximately 14 mm deep obverse die cap comprised of three bonded planchets. The reverse of the outer planchet is blank, the center of the cap with a full strike to the Lincoln cent obverse. The unstruck portions of this die cap are toned in a blend of antique gold and olive-gray, the struck portion with vivid pinkish-red color and a couple of light spots over and before Lincolns portrait. The stress of multiple strikings while capping the obverse die has caused the planchets to split dramatically at 7 oclock. A rare major Mint error from this significant transitional year in the modern Lincoln cent series. Due to its size this piece has not been encapsulated, but it is accompanied by NGC Photo-Certificate #2009397-006 and an accompanying insert with the same number, both of which provide an NGC grade of MS-65 RD.
