1999 Lincoln texture or damage? Not a WAM!

First it would have been great to get a WAM! So I do know it’s a CAM. The Lincoln looks brand new to the eye and was hard to get photos of certain areas. Tell me what you all think. Thanks!

 

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The texture you are seeing is typical of cents from late 1982 onwards. The micro thin coating of copper over the zinc core is not often bonded properly. Plating and gas bubbles are prominent on these.

 

Plating issue, in my opinion.

 

Are you sure it isn't the WAM?you might of found one,the FG looks right but probably just because of the picture blurriness,can you get better pictures.

 

Thank you.

 

I can try. Ty!

 

Ok, I tried to get better shots. The glare of the coin catches the light…

 

It's a CAM, unfortunately. 3 things to check:

1. The FG font
2. Distance between the A and the M
3. The second T in STATES (it'll be leaning for CAMs)

 

CAM oh well but it’s pretty.

 

Yes

 

Thanks for watching out!

 

Thank you!

 

I agree!! There are a few folks here who watch out for their fellow enthusiasts to make sure something isn't overlooked. @potty dollar 1878 wasn't satisfied to let it slide and the new photos you provided locked that down. Sometimes all that is needed is an extra shot of the coin to hit some paydirt. Or provide peace of mind when tossing one back to the wild.

 

Yes. The texture of that one is what fooled me. I can see it on the pic but I know when it gets posted you all see different. Appreciate all comments although I may not like it sometimes lol.

 

You are in the early stages of getting your collectors eyes...especially a variety collector. I say that you push for answers at this stage to make sure that you don't toss one back (and you will) that will burn in your memory for a very long time. I tossed back a 1995-1DO-002. In circulated condition, it's the one to find (although finding either is a real treat). Going through some cents these past couple of weeks under the microscope, I was reminded on a number of occasions when I subconsciously knew I had something but couldn't pull the trigger since I was looking for the 1995-1DO-001. I knew it wasn't that one...but it looked different. I tossed it back to the wild.

 

I know I look at many but do not know why but I focus to the Lincoln’s. And as I learn as you said, I look at them again thinking oh my I think I have one. I have a lot to look through and the AMs, I think I say that in my sleep. Thanks for your help.

 

I am glad to help where I can. I recall pouring out my Dinkelacker mini-keg and sorting all the 1998, 1999, and 2000 LMCs. I had hundreds of them, but in the end, only found the one 2000 WAM. It was in great shape, so at least I had that working for me that day.

Another tip: learn about the different classes of doubled dies. If you understand how they are made, then it will help you figure out what you are looking for when you have a specimen in front of you. For instance, the two DDOs I noted above are Class 5 doubled dies. Knowing where the impressions are anchored and how they pivot creates different expectations in the mind and will direct you to look at specific thing under the loop/scope. If it were a Class 1 or Class 2 doubled die, you'd be looking for a spread in different regions of the coin, some about the peripheral devices and perhaps around LIBERTY and the date. Understanding the differences between classes will help you. I wish I knew this better at the start!!

 

Thanks again and yes I need to take the extra effort and turn the page to look at the stages. I think I go surprised that I may have found something then I post. Lol.

 

Your enthusiasm and dedication will be rewarded!

 

Definitely a close AM. These zinc cents are terrible.