Lincoln Cent News
Two 1969 S Doubled Die Obverses found in Michigan Jan, 2008
Within four months of each other, two 1969 S DDO's have been found in Michigan in BU rolls. The first,
found in October 2007, was graded MS 64 Red by PCGS and sold for $126,500 by Heritage Auction
Galleries. The second was found in Jan, 2008 and is believed to be MS 62/63 Red.
Second 1982 P Small Date Zinc DDR 1 Found Dec 2007
A second 1982 doubled die reverse has been found. This variety has strong reverse doubling.
1988 and 1988D Transitional Varieties Discovered Spring 2007
1988 P and D issues have been found with RDV-006 which was used primarily from 1989-1992 on
business strikes. The primary indicator of this variety is the Flared Initials on the reverse. Few examples
are known.
Go to: http://www.varietyvista.com/lincoln_cent_RDV_changes.htm for more info.
MS 70 2003 Cent Sells September 2006
The 2003 PCGS MS 70 cent sells for $13,500 in a Teletrade auction. This is the only MS 70 business
strike Lincoln Cent that has been certified MS 70 by PCGS. Note: Several Satin issues have also been
graded MS 70.
Mint to Change Lincoln Cent in 2009 Dec, 2005
The reverse of the Lincoln cent will bear 6 different reverse designs in 2009. Each will comemmorate a
different aspect of Lincoln's life. 1) His birth and early childhood in Kentucky. 2) His formative years in
Illinois. 3) His professional life in Illinois. 4) His presidency in Washington D.C.
In 2010 the reverse will bear an image emblematic of the President's preservation of the United States as
a single united country. This information and more can be found at:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=109_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ145.
109.pdf
The mint will also issue a $1 silver commemorative coin in 2009 commemorating President Lincoln:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=109_cong_p
ublic_laws&docid=f:publ285.109.pdf
New Wide AM and Close AM discoveries July, 2006
1992 Close AM's and 1998 S Proof Close AM's have been located. Both are currently considered
extremely rare. Check your proof sets for the 1998 S close AM cent - there must be more out there! The
following is a list of known Wide AM and Close AM anomalies.
1992 Close AM
1992 D Close AM
1998 Wide AM "proof style reverse"
1998 S Close AM "business style reverse"
1999 Wide AM "proof style reverse"
1999 S Close AM "business style reverse"
2000 Wide AM "proof style reverse"
1980 D/S cent Debunked July, 2006
The 1980 D/S omm 1 was debunked in 2006. Die Variety News had an article proving that what looked
like an S was actually die gouges in the field. The article was Vol. No 2. July/Aug 2006 written by Billy
Crawford. Also, ANACS no longer certifies this variety. Some collectors and dealers are not aware of
this. Investing in this variety is not recommened.
1922 Weak D Die Pair 4 Explained
The following is an e-mail I got from Andrew Vickery, an ANACS Grader, when I asked "Do you have any
information about 1922 weak D Die Pair 4?" in an email.
Hi Brad,
Unfortunately I do not have any pictures available to help you, but can provide
some basic diagnostic information to help you regarding the 1922-D Lincoln cent,
die pair 4. All I obviously ask is that you credit ANACS in your article.
The front of Lincoln's coat from about 4 o'clock to 5 o'clock appears to merge
into the rim whereas Dies 1-3 all have a regular pronounced gap between the coat
and rim. This merging is responsible for Die 4's nickname, "coattails."
The reverse is noted for its weak high point detail, similar to Die 1 and Die 3.
Obviously there is a lack of information published on this particular die pair,
but the new upcoming Q. David Bowers' book on Lincoln cents should address this,
thanks to efforts from an important contributor and editor, our very own Randy
Campbell.
Regards,
Andrew Vickery
ANACS Grader
Click here for more info on 1922 D Die Pairs
Within four months of each other, two 1969 S DDO's have been found in Michigan in BU rolls. The first,
found in October 2007, was graded MS 64 Red by PCGS and sold for $126,500 by Heritage Auction
Galleries. The second was found in Jan, 2008 and is believed to be MS 62/63 Red.
Second 1982 P Small Date Zinc DDR 1 Found Dec 2007
A second 1982 doubled die reverse has been found. This variety has strong reverse doubling.
1988 and 1988D Transitional Varieties Discovered Spring 2007
1988 P and D issues have been found with RDV-006 which was used primarily from 1989-1992 on
business strikes. The primary indicator of this variety is the Flared Initials on the reverse. Few examples
are known.
Go to: http://www.varietyvista.com/lincoln_cent_RDV_changes.htm for more info.
MS 70 2003 Cent Sells September 2006
The 2003 PCGS MS 70 cent sells for $13,500 in a Teletrade auction. This is the only MS 70 business
strike Lincoln Cent that has been certified MS 70 by PCGS. Note: Several Satin issues have also been
graded MS 70.
Mint to Change Lincoln Cent in 2009 Dec, 2005
The reverse of the Lincoln cent will bear 6 different reverse designs in 2009. Each will comemmorate a
different aspect of Lincoln's life. 1) His birth and early childhood in Kentucky. 2) His formative years in
Illinois. 3) His professional life in Illinois. 4) His presidency in Washington D.C.
In 2010 the reverse will bear an image emblematic of the President's preservation of the United States as
a single united country. This information and more can be found at:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=109_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ145.
109.pdf
The mint will also issue a $1 silver commemorative coin in 2009 commemorating President Lincoln:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=109_cong_p
ublic_laws&docid=f:publ285.109.pdf
New Wide AM and Close AM discoveries July, 2006
1992 Close AM's and 1998 S Proof Close AM's have been located. Both are currently considered
extremely rare. Check your proof sets for the 1998 S close AM cent - there must be more out there! The
following is a list of known Wide AM and Close AM anomalies.
1992 Close AM
1992 D Close AM
1998 Wide AM "proof style reverse"
1998 S Close AM "business style reverse"
1999 Wide AM "proof style reverse"
1999 S Close AM "business style reverse"
2000 Wide AM "proof style reverse"
1980 D/S cent Debunked July, 2006
The 1980 D/S omm 1 was debunked in 2006. Die Variety News had an article proving that what looked
like an S was actually die gouges in the field. The article was Vol. No 2. July/Aug 2006 written by Billy
Crawford. Also, ANACS no longer certifies this variety. Some collectors and dealers are not aware of
this. Investing in this variety is not recommened.
1922 Weak D Die Pair 4 Explained
The following is an e-mail I got from Andrew Vickery, an ANACS Grader, when I asked "Do you have any
information about 1922 weak D Die Pair 4?" in an email.
Hi Brad,
Unfortunately I do not have any pictures available to help you, but can provide
some basic diagnostic information to help you regarding the 1922-D Lincoln cent,
die pair 4. All I obviously ask is that you credit ANACS in your article.
The front of Lincoln's coat from about 4 o'clock to 5 o'clock appears to merge
into the rim whereas Dies 1-3 all have a regular pronounced gap between the coat
and rim. This merging is responsible for Die 4's nickname, "coattails."
The reverse is noted for its weak high point detail, similar to Die 1 and Die 3.
Obviously there is a lack of information published on this particular die pair,
but the new upcoming Q. David Bowers' book on Lincoln cents should address this,
thanks to efforts from an important contributor and editor, our very own Randy
Campbell.
Regards,
Andrew Vickery
ANACS Grader
Click here for more info on 1922 D Die Pairs
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