"The major difference between a 1992-P Close AM variety and a Wide AM variety is on the Lincoln cents reverse design. On the word "AMERICA" either the two letters "AM" of "AMERICA" are almost touching or are separated from one another, also referred to as a "Close AM" or "Wide AM" variety. In 1992, the Mint produced over 4.6 billion Lincoln cents for circulation with a P mint mark. The Mint also produced over 4.4 billion Lincoln cents with a D mint mark for circulation. Despite over 9 billion 1992 Lincoln cents being struck for circulation from both the Philadelphia and Denver Mint combined, so far, there are only about 5 examples of the 1992-P Close AM Lincoln Cents known, making it truly scarce. And there are also only about 15 known 1992-D Close AM Lincoln cents in existence, after 20 years of this issue being in circulation. Recently, a different example of a 1992-D Close AM Lincoln cent graded PCGS MS64 Red Brown also sold at a Heritage Auction for $20,700."
"The major difference between a 1992-P Close AM variety and a Wide AM variety is on the Lincoln cents reverse design. On the word "AMERICA" either the two letters "AM" of "AMERICA" are almost touching or are separated from one another, also referred to as a "Close AM" or "Wide AM" variety. In 1992, the Mint produced over 4.6 billion Lincoln cents for circulation with a P mint mark. The Mint also produced over 4.4 billion Lincoln cents with a D mint mark for circulation. Despite over 9 billion 1992 Lincoln cents being struck for circulation from both the Philadelphia and Denver Mint combined, so far, there are only about 5 examples of the 1992-P Close AM Lincoln Cents known, making it truly scarce. And there are also only about 15 known 1992-D Close AM Lincoln cents in existence, after 20 years of this issue being in circulation. Recently, a different example of a 1992-D Close AM Lincoln cent graded PCGS MS64 Red Brown also sold at a Heritage Auction for $20,700."
@AV VIENNA you only need one thread to determine what you have. Welcome to the forums. It is frowned upon to make several threads for the same coin but it is a common mistake for newcomers. As I said on other thread it's possible but need better pics of the FG and it would help to have full images of both sides.
sadly you dont have the 1992 CAM but not to worry I have been looking for over 10 years and haven't found one. Keep looking and good luck.
In 1992, the Mint produced over 4.6 billion Lincoln cents for circulation with a P mint mark. Someone did not proofread this, or really just don't know what they are talking about. Where ever it was quoted from.
@AV VIENNA You don't need to quote or explain anything about the Close or Wide AM's, we know all this already... Just ask a simple question next time... Is it or is it not close AM?
@AV VIENNA , as stated this is not the 'Close AM' variety. Besides looking at just the A and M locations, the designer's initials are another way to verify it. From your picture of the FG, you can see the 'Serifs' on the G and the location of the FG compared to the memorial. This is a dead giveaway of this not being the Close AM. I indicated these on your photo. Here is a good site to help. http://www.lincolncentresource.com/wideams.html Good Luck on your searches.
