1998, 1999, 2000 for the Wide AM on the reverse? Also Do you search the 1992 P and D for the Close AM. Just thought I would ask. This is for the Lincoln Cent. Rhubarb
Another question. Do you look thru circulated (pocket change) or OBW rolls? It is fun to look for them. Rhubarb
Actually, I do it the other way about. Pocket change and rolls, I look at the reverse first, then try to guess what year it is by design elements such as close/wide and strike characteristics (ie, so weak you can barely make out where Lincoln is vs. detailed strike.) I'm usually within 2 years of correct. I like this method because it forces me to pay attention to the yearly differences. I should start writing down the differences instead of just generalizing them. (Ie, weak strike, wide, lots of bubbles in the plating . . . um, 1982?) Maybe if I took the time to write it down I would get better at it and be able to determine mm. But I doubt it. It's just something I do for fun.
