1970 s large date possible cam ???

I found a 1970 s that looks like a cam?could this be possible

 

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I didn't know that the 1970S was on the list of WAM's &
That's CLoseAM's!

 

The CAM's are usually practically touching at the base.
This page from the Lincoln Cent Resource explains that all 1970 cents are WAM.
You can't have a CAM because they didn't use any CAM dies that year.
Until 1992, both proof and business strike Lincoln cents were made using the same type of reverse die
all with a Wide AM.

http://www.lincolncentresource.com/wideams.html

 

what would explain this being so close, I looked at that site and others

 

It is not really that close. As explained above the close AMs are almost touching, yours has a normal gap. Also with an ageing die the lettering will become thicker and with less definition

 

I agree with what @expat stated.

 

That's not close at all.

 

MM, post your "How to" for new members.

 

I should, shouldn't I?

 

Done.