1988 D Penny's Struck Through Grease Wide AM

from what I have seen and its been quite a few, there are a lot of pennies worn or Struck Through Grease in that area..
BUT to me in that picture looks like the coin is covered in gas bubbles, hard to tell.

As far as being Wide AM, I do believe Close AM didn't start until 1993...

I posted a clearer picture of gas bubbles you can compare it to and see if it looks similar..check my post

http://goccf.com/t/317881

AND wait for an experts opinion also

@Husker1518, As far as the letters go, I think it is so common that its considered normal and likely not worth saving for that reason....As far as gas bubbles I don't know if it is collectible or adds any value..I am still trying to find that out...I have some that are in real good condition so I will just save them..

Still I am not qualified by any means but recommend looking for any errors on the coin.
I hear the 1988 'D' and 'P' Wide AM variety are scarce, which you have there it seems. PCGS has a population of 8 and condition matters but seems they (Denver mint) trade for $20-$50..not to get your hopes up but research some.

Other than that someone with more expertise should get back to you here..seems like everyones went to sleep right now.

Where are you from rocktowngal? Awesome close-up of the FG to differentiate between close and wide on the AM issue.

It looks like a minor Greaser with gas bubbles as well. That said, it could still be attributed to sloppy work at the mint.
Both of these problems are extremely common on cents from the eighties, so the coins are spenders.
Keep looking, and something interesting will turn up.

The 88 D RDV006 is a very rare variety in any grade even with 14 different dies known. The 88 P RDV with 8 known dies is scarce. Both are a major remarkable find with the 88 D commanding $200+ (no damage AU) all the way to 400+ for MS RB and 600+ for RED MS examples.
Both are coveted as finds and although prices have fluctuated in the last 12 months and more are being found it is still a Memorial cent variety centerpiece. I'm of the opinion this variety is a sleeper and time will reveal its scarcity more evidently. I routinely scan for these variety at auction and have several Philly examples but only one 88 D I found . This is an amazing variety and several forum members have reported finds but still only very occasionally. An MS RD example is truly a conditional rarity from either mint. Good luck, keep looking their still out there.

From the pics they are both normal cents for that year. I agree with struck though grease as well. to the CCF and happy hunting!