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The other day I posted a 1988 Wide AM Lincoln Cent and said it was one if I were to get it graded or not how much is it worth I might just add it to my collection not sure. I've been see mixed prices every where and some I think we're fakes.   Edited by gabe999 10/30/2018 12:57 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Looks like the normal RDV-005 reverse. Although, I can't confirm it 100 percent, since the picture is too blurry.
Errers and Varietys.
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An 1988 WAM vs CAM  . More info please. John1 
Edited by John1 10/30/2018 04:34 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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John1, I think he meant RDV-005 and RDV-006 for 1988.
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So no WAM CAM in 1988? John1 
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Gabe an undamaged raw AU 1988 reverse die variety 006 also known as FS-901 currently sells around $25.00 -$40.00. Authenticated and graded by a TPG such as PCGS, ANACS, NGC will usually bring more at around $50.00-75.00. In MSRB authenticated $80-110.00. A really neat variety coin to be looking for as they are scarce and the ravages of time seem to be taking their toll. The 1988 D RDV-006 FS-901 is much more scarce than the Philly example. It is currently fetching a little over $100.00 raw in AU condition. In MSRB they easily bring in around $180.00 if authenticated. The MSRD examples I have seen auction between $350.00 and $420.00 if certified by PCGS. Pricing can fluctuate strongly on these and many other die varieties in a short time. This variety is still obtainable on the market with some effort and who knows where they will be in 10 years? Variety like these have stiff competition in the market against classics such as the 1972 DDO, 1955 DDO, 1983 DDR etc. Finding one is still a major cherrypick and pricing aside is still a rare find. Study up on the reverse die variety in the MegaRed coinbook, coppercoins.com, and varietyvista. With some homework identifying all 8 variety is a cinch. From what I can see of the designers initials on your coin the FG appear to me the normal reverse RDV-005. Don't spend it though unless your certain. The moderators will need clear upclose shots of the reverse especially the FG in order to make a solid call. Keep searching, several forum members have found both varieties and even multiples.
Edited by luvmyCAM 10/30/2018 9:21 pm
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Quote:So no WAM CAM in 1988? Nope. 
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PCGS seems to have started that incorrect name several years ago as they slabbed the 1988 RDV's as "1988 Wide AM RDV 006" Also the way the RDV's and Wide AM cents are illustrated in the Cherrypickers Handbook has caused some confusion. There is in fact some actual difference in the gap of AM on these cents but not enough for the casual collector to discern. It is almost insignificant. As per counterfeiting the RDV's I am not aware of that but know of 2 ultra high grade normal RDV-005 cents that were up for sale labeled incorrectly RDV-006 by PCGS. I pointed this out and both coins were removed from listings immediately. These stinkers can and do confuse collectors until a little stick time is gotten on them and then they become second nature knowing the difference. Leave it to the old 1988 RDV to get discussions rolling. Super cool variety IMO .
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All 1988 cents have a WAM reverse.
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