1992 D Close AM Transitional Variety FS-901
Until 1992, both proof and business 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
Close AM that seems to be intended for use
starting 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. 1992 D
Close AM's are considered extremely rare.
1992 (P) cents with a Close AM reverse are
even rarer.
This coin has been listed as FS-901 by the
authors of the Cherrypicker's Guide to Die
Varieties
On 7/12/2012 a 1992 D Close AM graded
PCGS MS64RD sold for $20,700 on
Heritage Auctions.
On 7/30/2012 a 1992 Close AM graded
PCGS MS67RD sold for $24,057 on Ebay.
Click here for more information about Wide
and Close AM varieties.
Photos courtesy of Josh Haynes.
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
Close AM that seems to be intended for use
starting 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. 1992 D
Close AM's are considered extremely rare.
1992 (P) cents with a Close AM reverse are
even rarer.
This coin has been listed as FS-901 by the
authors of the Cherrypicker's Guide to Die
Varieties
On 7/12/2012 a 1992 D Close AM graded
PCGS MS64RD sold for $20,700 on
Heritage Auctions.
On 7/30/2012 a 1992 Close AM graded
PCGS MS67RD sold for $24,057 on Ebay.
Click here for more information about Wide
and Close AM varieties.
Photos courtesy of Josh Haynes.
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