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angellionel Valued Member United States 191 Posts	Posted 02/04/2026 8:12 pm I have a 1983 Lincoln Cent that appears to have a Close AM in "AMERICA," but I'm not entirely certain. The reverse side is in poor condition. What are your thoughts? I've also posted photos of another 1983 Lincoln that has the Wide AM for comparison. Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21589 Posts	Posted 02/04/2026 8:17 pm All 1983 cents are a Wide AM. The first Close AM wasn't until 1992 Edited by JimmyD 02/04/2026 8:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95064 Posts	Posted 02/04/2026 8:26 pm Sorry, this is a Wade AM. The 'A' in states is centered, and the FG initials are far from the memorial. 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
angellionel Valued Member United States 191 Posts	Posted 02/04/2026 8:33 pm Thanks for the quick replies! Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73798 Posts	Posted 02/04/2026 9:27 pm Just a normal coin. All of them from '83 are Wide AM's. You need to look for the 1992's Close AM's, and the 1998, 1999, and 2000 Wide AM's. https://doubleddie.com/273301.html Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15395 Posts	Posted 02/05/2026 06:45 am I concur with the above. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187834 Posts	Posted 02/05/2026 09:39 am Zincoln's curse makes it look like something it is not. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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