Earlier I submitted a photo for evaluations from you guys for what I thought was a cam, however I had been looking at the WRONG penny this whole time. I've reviewed these over and over and now I'm just gonna ask again. Please tell me if you see what I believe I see from both coins because I see my mistake I hope. The colored X's aren't representative of anything. HELP
Thank you. I don't have the eye or correct magnifying glass just a regular little one, I was using these type of wide AM's to compare so I need more experience oof. One can hope I have another penny I have questions about should I make a new thread, or ask you guys here?
When you are undecided about WAM or CAM, look at the FG initials. This should clarify it for you. Also, have a look at this - Reverse Design Varieties (varietyvista.com) You'll note that the RDVs over the years change and Variety Vista give you the range of dates, including when a RDV was errantly used.
Oh that last one? Oh yes I know I was just saying that this penny was what I was using to represent and compare regarding the close AM since this is blatantly wide. No my question is about a different penny that I can't find anything on with Google, YouTube etc. it's nothing to do with close AM but it's a 1992 penny as well. I'll make a new thread
The abbreviation "CAM" is confusing in this context, because that stands for Cameo (proof). That is not a proof. It took me a while to figure out y'all were talking about a Close AM variety instead.
Oof.. I was taking it from a previous reply about my coin not being a cam but a wam ok thanks for letting me know
Quick question though.. why is it called a "close" AM and not a "touching" AM? My coin is sooo close compared to a wide AM. But not actually touching. The picture I sent was the one with the view of the widest look between them.
CAMs and WAMs are commonly used to differentiate the RDVs on subject coins. Here's a resource - 1998 1999 2000 Wide AM's (lincolncentresource.com) CAM is also used as a designation for Cameo Proofs. Context may be used to differentiate the two. Computer Aided Machining is a CAM of a different persuasion. ;-)
