So I was just sifting through my penny jar, and found a few pennies with a close AM. I was just hoping someone on here could confirm or let me know that this is just a regular penny! Thanks, I'm new here by the way, 24 years old, avid coin collector.
Yes close AM. No mint mark is a Philadelphia Minted Cent which means it's normal. Not a sought after close AM Here is some good information - http://www.lincolncentresource.com/wideams.html
I have this 1997 close AM penny. Yesterday, I found a 1992, and a 1992 D penny. Just ordered a magnifying glass to see if either is a close AM.
You don't need a magnifying glass to determine that. It's so obvious.. These are the Varieties.. 1997 is not a variety.