PennyLoafer63 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Since I'm new at this stuff..lol I am asking for opinions of those who are better on the subject,It look's like a wam but with my luck,I'd prolly be wrong! It's not in the best shape tho! Thanx http://forums.about.com/n/docs/docDownload...ca-4fdd7921f4ab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Welcome to CP, PL. All I see at your link is a member login. Unfortunately I cannot acces it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLoafer63 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Hope this worked...LoL Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks, PL. I'm not familiar with the term "wam". What do you mean but it? I don't detect anything odd about the coin above. Maybe someone else can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLoafer63 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 A Wam is a Wide AM?? Or that's what i've heard it called...sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 A Wam is a Wide AM?? Or that's what i've heard it called...sorry! Yes, WAM and ClAM are terms used by some variety collectors to quickly denote the Wide AM and Close AM cent varieties. Although a 1996 WAM has been found, that is not one of them. The AM in AMERICA is too close together, though a little die deterioration could create a small gap between the two letters. Generally, the proof die (Wide AM) will usually be accompanied by a serifed G in the designer's initials, as well. The business dies will usually be accompanied by a non-serifed G, which looks more like a C with a straight leg as yours shows. If you have any recent proof sets (mid-1990's - 2000's) look at the back of the proof cent to get a better idea of how the WAM should look, as these are the same types of dies that were used to produce the business strike WAMs. Keep up the search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLoafer63 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hi, Thanks so much for your help!! I kinda figured it...LoL Just my luck.....LoL I did think that it was a bit too close...but ya never know..LoL It was in terrible shape anyway! Not that I wouldn't claim it dirty........ but off to the next not so big find! Thanks for reading and replying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 WAM = Wide AM - Makes sense!!! I know Wide AM, but I guess I'm not lazy enough to drop the "ide " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLoafer63 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 WAM = Wide AM - Makes sense!!! I know Wide AM, but I guess I'm not lazy enough to drop the "ide " LoL Or could it be I'm lazy enough too?....3 letters.....LoL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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