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I'm new to the forum and really want to thank all of you for your expertise....I'm learning a lot. Since I've just gotten into varieties and errors, I'd like a little clarification. I understand circulation Lincoln Cents for 1998-2000 should have had a Close AM and that Proof Lincoln cents for 1998-2000 should have had a Wide AM. However, some Lincoln Cents for 1998-2000 were released using Proof Dies resulting in Circulating 1998-2000 Lincoln Cents having a Wide AM. (Am I right?) 1st question: Were there any Proof Cents issued in Proof Sets from 1998-2000 that had a Close AM? 2nd question: I've seen some, what appears to be, die doubling on this forum that was attributed to Die Deterioration because the die had been used excessively. Is it possible for Uncirculated Mint Sets and Mint Proof sets to have Die Deterioration? Thanks in advance for any help Edited by Plat2pus
07/20/2012 11:48 pm
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check this link to answer your WAM/CAM questions. http://varietyvista.com/Lincoln%20C...0Changes.htmI admit I can't answer your second question but others will,you may have to wait until tomorrow though. I would suspect that the proof dies are closely watched and would not be allowed to get very worn. Edited by DrDon
07/21/2012 12:05 am
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Hello and  First off "Circulated" coins are normally referred to as "Business Strikes" Then you have your "Proofs" Now, you are correct about the 1998-2000 lincoln cents. Then on to question #1 Yes, 1998 and 1999 proofs can have a Close A.M. They also carry a premium. The 98 I believe has a bigger premium. #2 Yes it is. |
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Sorry, meant to say "Circulation" not Circulated :)
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To CCF! I had never pondered your question #2. I would think that Mint sets could show some Die Deterioration. Proof sets, however, should not....the dies are used for fewer strikes and should be retired before showing deterioration. I am not sure if that is true but thats my theory and I'm sticking to it....at least until someone proves me wrong.  edit for welcome  Edited by amida17
07/21/2012 12:18 am
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 No one @ CCF is WRONG  Guess we all are alright then around here. I'm an alright guy you ? Whoop's, Person :) As far as the die deter. What the mint is supposed to do and what actually happens are two different things. There are also different types of Die Deterioration and can be seen every now and then on proofs. Even doubled dies and errors. |
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No one @ CCF is WRONG Unless you consider that 1998,1999,and 2000 business strikes all can have Wide AM's...and that 1999 is by far the most valuable.  |
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Thank you all for the responses. The reason for my 2 questions is 1st: I was looking at a 1999 Proof Set that I bought new from the mint in 1999 and it has a Close AM cent. It's still in the mint case......is it worth much and is it worth sending out to be graded and slabbed Secondly I have a couple of proof quarters from 2000 and 2001 sets that look doubled on the OBV, but could be Die Deterioration......I thought that Proof Dies were not used excessively so that the chances of DD were pretty slim. Any additional thoughts |
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The 1999-S Close AM is valued at around $100-$150. Slabbing it is up to you, personally I wouldn't spend the money on a slab. Pictures would be needed on the quarters to give you a good opinion. |
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Thanks Maineman for the advice. Just ordered a good camera to take pictures....will post them when the camera comes in.
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