1988-D Pennies RDV-006

That's the correct reverse design for the 89. But you are correct; it's a worn die and perhaps a bit of damage to the initials.

Many folks search boxes of cents to pick up the Wheatbacks. But normally the numbers are quite low (regarding yield). But if you expand it to cover variety and error cents, and other collectable items (AU+/BU cents), then the take is much better.

Thanks John1,

Does the LincolnCent website have all the varieties on their website? I was watching one of coop's YouTube productions and he had this 88 with the 89 "FG" in there as an example and since I have been going through my coins from the 80's this week it caught my interest to have something different. I would like to look for more of those varieties and didn't know where I could find a "list" per-say of what to look for.

I might have happened upon my first Die Clash penny yesterday, I have it in another post (Die Crack + ? 1989 Penny) here. So this is exciting, I have read posts about them and they seem pretty special to get.

There is still so much for me to learn and even know about.
Another member told me of maddieclash website yesterday so know I have another website to explore and learn from.

Any and all info relating to coins is appreciated.

Just checked Strike it Rich: 89 with 88 reverse, but they don't list the 89D having RDV005.

'Strike it rich' is a book by ken potter

On the last image posted, it is a RDV-005. Note the top of the "G" extends farther east than the 006. The 006 dies were started to be put into use in late 1988, instead of starting to be used in 1989.

So if you do find a 1988 with a RDV-006, they are usually fresh die examples. So it the die is showing heavy die wear, then it is probably just a RDV-005.

You can post it here. That way all can see what you have. It is always a learning experience here. All benefit from discussions here and they are kept for future searches. So post you image in a new thread and label it Date-Mint Mark and what you feel it is. That way future searchers can search and find your thread.

here is the master list from Variety Vista for the reverse dies

http://varietyvista.com/Variety%20M...by%20Die.htm