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Edited by firejones1814
04/26/2017 9:43 pm
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I guess my pictures Need to be better or something..If you open the reverse picture and zoom in you can see it better.. :(
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I know I new.. But if I could get better pictures.. you can see the lines right in the middle of almost all of the obverse side.. But can't get any good pictures of that.. it also has the same lines in on the reverse.. Mostly on the E,R and C of America.. It also has a Wide AM don't know if that means anything.. The FG is very faint.. and not from wear.. I was also looking at Variety Vista.. And they are showing an error with the bowtie.. well it has that as well.. so I really not sure about this penny.. has that even ever been heard of.. A coin having that many errors? I am sure if I can get better pictures.. Then everyone would be able to see what I am seeing.. Thanks |
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Firejones...nope again. notice that even with what you see, the letters are normal size, just reduced on edges so is classic MD. Besides which, if you check the resources like coppercoins or Wexler's, neither list a DDR for 1988D, making it quite unlikely you have one.  Edited by Crazyb0
04/26/2017 9:33 pm
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FireJones, Wide AM reverse is the circulation strike reverse from 1959 to 1992. From 1993 to 2008, the Close AM reverse is the normal circulation strike reverse. |
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well thank you for the response to the doubling on the reverse side of my coin.. It is still a very light strike for the FG.. as for the No 1988 Wide AM penny.. Then may I ask why they show 2 of them on P.C.G.S.. Also one is seen one on Amazon for a little over $1,000.00.. I have to say this place is really discouraging.. Now I am really confused again.. so there is no such thing as a Wide AM in 1988 d.. Thanks for the responses |
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Light FG is likely due to die polishing post die clash. I'm sorry you feel discouraged, but we're just trying to provide you with correct information. We could like and tell you that you found something amazing, but then you would end up laughed at your local coin store, or you could end up wasting money to send coins in for grading. I will copy a reply I made about 1988 " Wide AM" cents to another member below. I believe you will find the PCGS links valuable in determining what you have. I marked the relevant parts in bold. Quote:Eh, 1988 WAM is the common reverse. Looking at the gap between the A and M in AMERICA alone will tell you nothing. The 1988 variety that is collectible is the transitional type, which is distinguished by the design of the designer's initials. I believe the uncommon one is RDV-006? http://www.lincolncentforum.com/290-2/ As the link shows, you shouldn't be looking at the gap between the A and M, as you would in 1992 1998 1999 2000 circulation strikes, you should be looking for serifs on the FG.Images would help a lot with determining exactly what you have. If it's a common 1988 cent and you don't mind destroying your relationship with that coin dealer, go for it. I can also find some 1988 WAMs for you to sell on my behalf. Also, I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say we want pictures of your other coins as well! Speaking for me now, I'd like to see the 1997 DDO and the 1992 D CAM. Thanks in advance! [edit] Oops. I misread that. I mistakenly believed that the dealer offered you $600 for your coin. Here is the PCGS page for the true FS-901 coin: http://www.PCGScoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/569370. You should also take a look at the normal circulation strike for that year: http://www.PCGScoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/83105. You'll notice that they both have the Wide AM, so the name is a misnomer in my opinion. Don't be discouraged -- maybe the coin you found today is common, but you will start finding error coins as you gain more knowledge here! |
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Posted 04/26/2017 8:26 pm
