1998 Lincoln Cent Good News/Bad News

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Gigi2 Valued Member United States 319 Posts	Posted 07/07/2024 10:04 pm In looking at my pocket change, I found what looks like a 1998 WAM cent. Good News? Nope. Bad News. Looks like it was run through a shredding machine. Just curious. If I ever find one like it in good shape, is this close to what a 98 WAM would be spaced? Report this Post to the Staff

jfeed Pillar of the Community United States 1259 Posts	Posted 07/07/2024 10:14 pm Man what a messed up cent with lots of road rash. I don't think you have a Wide AM but a photo of "states" and the FG initials will help make sure if it is or is not. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95360 Posts	Posted 07/07/2024 10:26 pm agreed, seeing how the AM is s badly damaged, an image of 'TAT' of states and the initials 'FG are our go to for confirming WAM and CAM cents. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/07/2024 10:28 pm Worthless even if a WAM. Report this Post to the Staff
Gigi2 Valued Member United States 319 Posts	Posted 07/07/2024 11:13 pm I would like to know what about the TAT or the FG that helps identify a WAM. I know this coin is worthless in this condition, but I'm trying to use it as a reference point. Thanks again all. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73898 Posts	Posted 07/07/2024 11:15 pm Are you sure that it's from 1998? Looks like a 1990 to me. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Gigi2 Valued Member United States 319 Posts	Posted 07/08/2024 10:42 am @Errers The only reason I say 1998 is the date that I showed in the photo. The 199 are clear to me, and I can see a clear circle inside the bottom loop of the 8. Do you see that as well? Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15400 Posts	Posted 07/08/2024 12:06 pm This coin is a WAM reverse, but I'm not sure of the date. Quote: I would like to know what about the TAT or the FG that helps identify a WAM. If the A is centered between the two T then it is a WAM reverse. Like this: T A T. This is what you have here. If the A is closer to the final T then it is a CAM reverse. Like this: T AT. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Edited by nickelsearcher 07/08/2024 12:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ErrorsRcool Valued Member United States 101 Posts	Posted 07/08/2024 1:37 pm Good day Gigi2. From what I can see from your pictures, the coin appears to be a 1990. The A M is normal for that year. As mentioned by the group, the coin is a train wreck and not worth more than one cent. As far as your question about what a WAM looks like on the 1998, 1999, and 2000 Lincoln cents, the easiest way to explain it is that there's a gap between the A and M in America. Normal coins for those dates usually touch at the base of the AM. Have a good day and good hunting. ErrorsRCool. Report this Post to the Staff
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