1988 flared g?

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  1. Nannerz

    Nannerz Member

    Was curious on this 1988 the serif points inwards... is this a reverse of 89 variety?
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Not to be rude, but what's this about ? If you can't see it with a loupe or by Eye , it doesn't exist . IMHO. ;)
     
  4. l.cutler

    l.cutler Member

    Well, the 1988 D with 1989 reverse is certainly a recognized variety, and it definitely exists. I really can't tell if this is one or not from the pictures, maybe some of the more experienced Lincoln variety guys can. Some clearer closeups may be needed.
     
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  5. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    Does not have the 89 reverse
     
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  6. SamCoin

    SamCoin Active Member

    No, the reverse of 89 would be a fresh die since they only started using the 89 reverses at the end of the calendar year when they started to run out of 88 reverses at the mint. As a result, none of the 89 reverses are known to exist in later die states and should have a very prominent flared G. Also note that the devices on USA are wider and flatter on the reverse of 89 and thinner and more rounded on the 88s. Here is a link to a reverse of 89 I posted yesterday to compare if you'd like https://www.cointalk.com/threads/1988-p-reverse-of-89-fs-901-rdv-006.380689/

    @SensibleSal66 The variety certainly exists and can be easily seen with a scope or loupe if you know what you're looking at. This isn't it, however.
     
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  7. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Never said i didn't exist . If you have to use a Microscope to see it , than it's too little to appeal to me and in turn not worth much. IMHO.
     
  8. SamCoin

    SamCoin Active Member

    These are worth a few hundred bucks if you get one in even low MS red condition, so worth being able to identify imo.
     
  9. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    I concur, no it is not one. Good luck
     
  10. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    Not a Rev. of ‘89.

    I use a microscope and 15x loupe tag team every day to confirm doubling and die markers, but I suppose there are those where that is not important to them...
    ...Jmho...Spark
     
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  11. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    I like it. It’s a guess. I think it’s good. Lol. Wrong again
     
  12. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

  13. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Is there an 88 p like that
     
  14. SamCoin

    SamCoin Active Member

    Yes, the variety exists on both P and D. The one OP posted is not an example of the variety though.
     
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  15. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Good job. Was lingering on that thought. Thanks
     
  16. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    I’ve been saving those 88’s. Since 2017 when I started CRH
     
  17. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    . That’s my second jug
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  18. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Saving them for younger eyes
     
  19. SamCoin

    SamCoin Active Member

    If you own a USB microscope, even old eyes should be up to the task!
     
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