The first picture is the one closed AM the second one is the one I have Can it be considered a close AM 3rd picture is the Closed AM that was found the 4th is the one I have. The 5th pic is of a open AM
I'd like to share a trick I learned right here on CoinTalk. To determine whether it's a Close AM, there's no need to look too closely at the fonts. In fact, it's quicker to zoom out. If the "M" is centered between the "A" and the "E," it's not a Close AM. CLOSE AM: You'll notice this: AM E OTHERWISE: You'll see this: A M E Take a look at your first reference photo: You'll see that the "M" is much closer to the "A" than the "E." Then, in the second photo (your coin), the "M" is right in the middle between the "A" and "E." So it's not a CLOSE AM. It's a very quick way of finding out and you don't need magnification.
I don't think yours qualifies as a close AM. Keep in mind, that often times, as a die wears, the lettering can get mushy and in this case may look closer than a normal coin.
http://varietyvista.com/01b LC Doubled Dies Vol 2/Memorial Reverse Design Varieties.htm Either it's RDV-006 or RDV-007. Use the above link and figure out which it is. It's not a matter of close enough or not close enough, its either an RVD-007 or it isn't.
