These are the only ones that mean anything 1. 1992 Close AM - extremely rare 2. 1992 D Close AM 3. 1998 S Close AM 4. 1999 S Close AM 5. 1999 Wide AM 6. 1998 Wide AM 7. 2000 Wide AM - least rare
I left it out From LincolnCentResource This list does not include the other known transitional reverse varieties, such as the 1988 P & D RDV-006.
@Paddy54 I went through thoroughly the various sites on Monday with the OP but he seems to prefer the work done for him ↑ Understood. I was referring to your opening statement that there were errors on both sides. Normally it is advisable when asking for opinions, that some due diligence is performed, either posting a link to a site that purportedly shows what you think you see, or to explain what you are seeing. Having said that, there is a lot less variety and error sites available than for US coins. I suggest you familiarize yourself on these US sites with what errors and varieties look like and the difference between them. The minting process and how dies are made is also good information. with all this you can start to apply the knowledge to the World coins and be able to discard most that are no/not much added value. You will find many, many worn, damaged examples compared to genuine anomalies. In case you haven't got them here are a few sites with great info for your learning. https://doubleddie.com/ http://www.lincolncentresource.com/ http://varietyvista.com/ https://www.error-ref.com/ Have fun with the reading and learning, It is as important as the collecting Click to expand... Great thanks this is exactly what im looking for : able to discard most that are no/not much added value. You will find many, many worn, damaged examples compared to genuine anomalies. And going forward I think ill start my posts with Help needed. Reading & learning is indeed interesting but human nature being so means that we look for the short cut. Thanks again I live by trial & error - But mostly errors
expat, posted: "I left it out. From LincolnCentResource This list does not include the other known transitional reverse varieties, such as the 1988 P & D RDV-006." You probably should have included that and credited your source the first time when you posted: "expat, posted: "These are the only ones that mean anything. 1. 1992 Close AM - extremely rare 2. 1992 D Close AM 3. 1998 S Close AM 4. 1999 S Close AM 5. 1999 Wide AM 6. 1998 Wide AM 7. 2000 Wide AM - least rare. I hope you agree.
If you read post #9 you will see why I did not feel the need to be so thorough. The reply to me on Monday shows the OP to prefer the shortcut to researching himself
I agree. I would have told him where to look it up for himself. Then the CRH would have known there were 1988 cents that were really worth something. I've been looking for one of these for years! Here is a good one. Over the years I pulled eight of the RARE 1988 "Wide AM" coins from circulation and was licking my chops at my luck before I learned about the different initials. Busted Bubble!
Well this hobby isnt just placing little round circles in a holder. I came from the school of hard knocks. I wasn't the best student,but one thing the school of hard knocks teachers you....you either sink or swim. The things I hated most reading,research, writting ...are now things I enjoy. I am not a know it all but a person who has learned by my mistakes....you learn by mistakes...and it makes one smarter....as well think. You lead a horse to water....as the saying goes...and you help some other are beyond help...those you step over and say thats ashame.
This is true as I realised about 5 minutes after posting so Ive spent the last 3 hrs digesting info from https://doubleddie.com/ as suggested by @expat. Just for the record Im not seeking out the shortcut Im just super keen to bag something special and I suppose get a bit carried away posting anyting that appears to be unusual. The comments & advice on Cointalk are always greatly appreciated, Ill be back soon with an example of a coin backed up by research hopefully. Ouch back at school.
You did give me some pointers where to look it just didnt register for a few days. Basically Ive taken the long route round to wheres the best source of info on errors & variety coins. The penny has dropped seems poignant now
Cheers : Ive got the message Ill do some research before posting again. I think my bubble burst again today then ? hahahahaha
