wide am penny

Reverse of a 2000 Lincoln cent showing the Wide AM variety. The A in STATES sits centered, and the strong FG initials are clear on the right side of the memorial.
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Wide AM vs. Close AM: How To Spot the 1998–2000 Lincoln Cent Reverse Variety

The Wide AM and Close AM reverses on late-1990s Lincoln cents are one of the quickest wins in roll hunting. Most people know the 1999 Wide AM is the valuable one, but the real story is bigger. Two different reverse designs were supposed to stay in their own lanes. They didn’t. Old dies slipped back…