Question about Close AM and Wide AM

[ferrabi]

can somebody please post a picture of what the CLOSE AM and the Wide AM is supposed to look like on the 1 penny.??

is the space supposed to be between the A and M or between the M and E?

thanks

 

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[UnEarthed72]

you pretty much need at least 10x magnifying lens to accurately see it.


1999 Wide "AM" Reverse Lincoln Cent
This variety is known for 3 dates, 1998, 1999, and 2000, with 1999 being by far the rarest. The mint erroneously used a proof die to strike normal circulation coins. How to Detect: The AM in AMERICA on the reverse is clearly separated in the Wide variety. In the normal variety for these dates, the letters AM are very close or touching.

Approximate Value: $5 to $25 in middle grades, $75 to $600 in MS-63 or better depending on color. 1999 brings the highest prices, with 2000 being second.

Sorry i have no pics to show,but i hope this helps you a bit
HH
~Shawn~

 

[ferrabi]

well i got a good eye, and size 7 loop helps.

just to clarify the space is between the letters A and M right?

so is it like this A MERICA or AM RICA

thanx for enlightenment

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Here is a link to a site with a couple of great pics..............

VPR

http://koinpro.tripod.com/Articles/_Ty-2_Reverse_Cent_Varieties.htm

 

[ferrabi]

AWESOME

exactly what i was looking for thank you so much VERMONTPACKRAT

 

[UnEarthed72]

Nice site Vermont,thanks for finding pics

~Shawn~