1992 D Close AM Transitional Variety FS-901
strike Lincoln cents were made using
the same type of reverse die all with a
Wide AM. In 1992 the mint created a
new reverse with a Until 1992, both
proof and business for that Close
seems to be intended for use starting
new reverse with a with 1993 cents. All
1993 cents, proof and business
strikes, have a Close AM reverse.
However, 1992 and 1992 D business
strike cents have been found with
Close AM reverses. Although several
1992 D Close AM's have been found,
they are still considered extremely
rare. There has only been one 1992
Close AM found.
This coin has been listed as FS-901 by
the authors of the Cherrypicker's
Guide to Die Varieties
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Wide and Close AM varieties.
Photos courtesy of Josh Haynes.