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1960 1C TDO FS-103 PR66RD PCGS #38158

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is at least a Large Date hubbed over a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. A spread to the east shows on the letters of LIBERTY. A spread towards the center along with some extra thickness shows on the letters of IGWT. Four distinct notches show on the lower R of TRUST indicating that this is actually a quadrupled die, most likely a 3rd Large Date hubbing. Die Markers: Obverse: A large die dent can be found south of the back of the mouth. A short die gouge runs WSW from the rim above the R in TRUST. Reverse: A short, strong vertical die die gouge can be found inside the center right side of the C in CENT. A die scratch runs from SW to NE at the top of the 4th Memorial bay. A die scratch runs from SW to NE about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the 5th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Darrell Neidigh Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-103 (023), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 3-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-004P, Crawford: CDDO-002 Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C TDO FS-103 PR66RD PCGS #38158

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is at least a Large Date hubbed over a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. A spread to the east shows on the letters of LIBERTY. A spread towards the center along with some extra thickness shows on the letters of IGWT. Four distinct notches show on the lower R of TRUST indicating that this is actually a quadrupled die, most likely a 3rd Large Date hubbing. Die Markers: Obverse: A large die dent can be found south of the back of the mouth. A short die gouge runs WSW from the rim above the R in TRUST. Reverse: A short, strong vertical die die gouge can be found inside the center right side of the C in CENT. A die scratch runs from SW to NE at the top of the 4th Memorial bay. A die scratch runs from SW to NE about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the 5th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Darrell Neidigh Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-103 (023), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 3-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-004P, Crawford: CDDO-002 Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C TDO FS-103 PR66RD PCGS #38158

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is at least a Large Date hubbed over a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. A spread to the east shows on the letters of LIBERTY. A spread towards the center along with some extra thickness shows on the letters of IGWT. Four distinct notches show on the lower R of TRUST indicating that this is actually a quadrupled die, most likely a 3rd Large Date hubbing. Die Markers: Obverse: A large die dent can be found south of the back of the mouth. A short die gouge runs WSW from the rim above the R in TRUST. Reverse: A short, strong vertical die die gouge can be found inside the center right side of the C in CENT. A die scratch runs from SW to NE at the top of the 4th Memorial bay. A die scratch runs from SW to NE about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the 5th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Darrell Neidigh Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-103 (023), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 3-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-004P, Crawford: CDDO-002 Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C TDO FS-103 PR66RD PCGS #38158

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is at least a Large Date hubbed over a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. A spread to the east shows on the letters of LIBERTY. A spread towards the center along with some extra thickness shows on the letters of IGWT. Four distinct notches show on the lower R of TRUST indicating that this is actually a quadrupled die, most likely a 3rd Large Date hubbing. Die Markers: Obverse: A large die dent can be found south of the back of the mouth. A short die gouge runs WSW from the rim above the R in TRUST. Reverse: A short, strong vertical die die gouge can be found inside the center right side of the C in CENT. A die scratch runs from SW to NE at the top of the 4th Memorial bay. A die scratch runs from SW to NE about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the 5th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Darrell Neidigh Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-103 (023), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 3-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-004P, Crawford: CDDO-002 Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C TDO FS-103 PR66RD PCGS #38158

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is at least a Large Date hubbed over a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. A spread to the east shows on the letters of LIBERTY. A spread towards the center along with some extra thickness shows on the letters of IGWT. Four distinct notches show on the lower R of TRUST indicating that this is actually a quadrupled die, most likely a 3rd Large Date hubbing. Die Markers: Obverse: A large die dent can be found south of the back of the mouth. A short die gouge runs WSW from the rim above the R in TRUST. Reverse: A short, strong vertical die die gouge can be found inside the center right side of the C in CENT. A die scratch runs from SW to NE at the top of the 4th Memorial bay. A die scratch runs from SW to NE about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the 5th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Darrell Neidigh Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-103 (023), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 3-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-004P, Crawford: CDDO-002 Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C TDO FS-103 PR66RD PCGS #38158

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is at least a Large Date hubbed over a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. A spread to the east shows on the letters of LIBERTY. A spread towards the center along with some extra thickness shows on the letters of IGWT. Four distinct notches show on the lower R of TRUST indicating that this is actually a quadrupled die, most likely a 3rd Large Date hubbing. Die Markers: Obverse: A large die dent can be found south of the back of the mouth. A short die gouge runs WSW from the rim above the R in TRUST. Reverse: A short, strong vertical die die gouge can be found inside the center right side of the C in CENT. A die scratch runs from SW to NE at the top of the 4th Memorial bay. A die scratch runs from SW to NE about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the 5th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Darrell Neidigh Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-103 (023), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 3-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-004P, Crawford: CDDO-002 Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C TDO FS-103 PR66RD PCGS #38158

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is at least a Large Date hubbed over a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. A spread to the east shows on the letters of LIBERTY. A spread towards the center along with some extra thickness shows on the letters of IGWT. Four distinct notches show on the lower R of TRUST indicating that this is actually a quadrupled die, most likely a 3rd Large Date hubbing. Die Markers: Obverse: A large die dent can be found south of the back of the mouth. A short die gouge runs WSW from the rim above the R in TRUST. Reverse: A short, strong vertical die die gouge can be found inside the center right side of the C in CENT. A die scratch runs from SW to NE at the top of the 4th Memorial bay. A die scratch runs from SW to NE about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the 5th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Darrell Neidigh Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-103 (023), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 3-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-004P, Crawford: CDDO-002 Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C TDO FS-103 PR66RD PCGS #38158

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is at least a Large Date hubbed over a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. A spread to the east shows on the letters of LIBERTY. A spread towards the center along with some extra thickness shows on the letters of IGWT. Four distinct notches show on the lower R of TRUST indicating that this is actually a quadrupled die, most likely a 3rd Large Date hubbing. Die Markers: Obverse: A large die dent can be found south of the back of the mouth. A short die gouge runs WSW from the rim above the R in TRUST. Reverse: A short, strong vertical die die gouge can be found inside the center right side of the C in CENT. A die scratch runs from SW to NE at the top of the 4th Memorial bay. A die scratch runs from SW to NE about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the 5th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Darrell Neidigh Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-103 (023), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 3-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-004P, Crawford: CDDO-002 Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date PR66RD PCGS #38168

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Large Date was hubbed well centered over a Small Date. A spread to the SW shows on the BERTY of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the I of IN. Die scratches run ENE from the hair above the ear into the forehead. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date PR65RD PCGS #38163

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Small Date was hubbed over a Large Date. The Small Date is well centered over the Large Date. A strong spread to the west shows on the BER of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run through the upper ear and the hair just above the ear. Reverse: A die scratch loops down from the bottom of the Memorial just to the left of the right post and then curves back up to the bottom of the Memorial above the right side of the T in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-102 (024), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 2-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-002P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date PR65RD PCGS #38163

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Small Date was hubbed over a Large Date. The Small Date is well centered over the Large Date. A strong spread to the west shows on the BER of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run through the upper ear and the hair just above the ear. Reverse: A die scratch loops down from the bottom of the Memorial just to the left of the right post and then curves back up to the bottom of the Memorial above the right side of the T in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-102 (024), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 2-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-002P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date PR65RD PCGS #38163

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Small Date was hubbed over a Large Date. The Small Date is well centered over the Large Date. A strong spread to the west shows on the BER of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run through the upper ear and the hair just above the ear. Reverse: A die scratch loops down from the bottom of the Memorial just to the left of the right post and then curves back up to the bottom of the Memorial above the right side of the T in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-102 (024), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 2-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-002P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date PR65RD PCGS #38163

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Small Date was hubbed over a Large Date. The Small Date is well centered over the Large Date. A strong spread to the west shows on the BER of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run through the upper ear and the hair just above the ear. Reverse: A die scratch loops down from the bottom of the Memorial just to the left of the right post and then curves back up to the bottom of the Memorial above the right side of the T in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-102 (024), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 2-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-002P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date PR65RD PCGS #38163

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Small Date was hubbed over a Large Date. The Small Date is well centered over the Large Date. A strong spread to the west shows on the BER of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run through the upper ear and the hair just above the ear. Reverse: A die scratch loops down from the bottom of the Memorial just to the left of the right post and then curves back up to the bottom of the Memorial above the right side of the T in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-102 (024), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 2-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-002P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date PR65RD PCGS #38163

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Small Date was hubbed over a Large Date. The Small Date is well centered over the Large Date. A strong spread to the west shows on the BER of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run through the upper ear and the hair just above the ear. Reverse: A die scratch loops down from the bottom of the Memorial just to the left of the right post and then curves back up to the bottom of the Memorial above the right side of the T in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-102 (024), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 2-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-002P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date PR65RD PCGS #38163

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Small Date was hubbed over a Large Date. The Small Date is well centered over the Large Date. A strong spread to the west shows on the BER of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run through the upper ear and the hair just above the ear. Reverse: A die scratch loops down from the bottom of the Memorial just to the left of the right post and then curves back up to the bottom of the Memorial above the right side of the T in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-102 (024), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 2-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-002P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date PR65RD PCGS #38163

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Small Date was hubbed over a Large Date. The Small Date is well centered over the Large Date. A strong spread to the west shows on the BER of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run through the upper ear and the hair just above the ear. Reverse: A die scratch loops down from the bottom of the Memorial just to the left of the right post and then curves back up to the bottom of the Memorial above the right side of the T in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-102 (024), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 2-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-002P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date PR65RD PCGS #38163

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Small Date was hubbed over a Large Date. The Small Date is well centered over the Large Date. A strong spread to the west shows on the BER of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run through the upper ear and the hair just above the ear. Reverse: A die scratch loops down from the bottom of the Memorial just to the left of the right post and then curves back up to the bottom of the Memorial above the right side of the T in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-102 (024), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 2-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-002P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1960 1C DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date PR65RD PCGS #38163

1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Small Date was hubbed over a Large Date. The Small Date is well centered over the Large Date. A strong spread to the west shows on the BER of LIBERTY. Some doubling also shows on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run through the upper ear and the hair just above the ear. Reverse: A die scratch loops down from the bottom of the Memorial just to the left of the right post and then curves back up to the bottom of the Memorial above the right side of the T in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-102 (024), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 2-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-002P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die.

1970-S 1C DDO FS-102 LD/SD PR66RD PCGS #38183

1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. The doubling shows as strong extra thickness to the date, the letters of LIBERTY, and the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: None noted. Submitted By: Bill Fivaz Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-III, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1970S-102 (030), Crawford: CDDO-007, Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-003P

1970-S 1C DDO FS-102 LD/SD PR66RD PCGS #38183

1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. The doubling shows as strong extra thickness to the date, the letters of LIBERTY, and the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: None noted. Submitted By: Bill Fivaz Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-III, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1970S-102 (030), Crawford: CDDO-007, Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-003P

1970-S 1C DDO FS-102 LD/SD PR66RD PCGS #38183

1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. The doubling shows as strong extra thickness to the date, the letters of LIBERTY, and the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: None noted. Submitted By: Bill Fivaz Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-III, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1970S-102 (030), Crawford: CDDO-007, Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-003P

1970-S 1C DDO FS-102 LD/SD PR66RD PCGS #38183

1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. The doubling shows as strong extra thickness to the date, the letters of LIBERTY, and the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: None noted. Submitted By: Bill Fivaz Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-III, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1970S-102 (030), Crawford: CDDO-007, Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-003P

1970-S 1C DDO FS-102 LD/SD PR66RD PCGS #38183

1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date. The doubling shows as strong extra thickness to the date, the letters of LIBERTY, and the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: None noted. Submitted By: Bill Fivaz Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-III, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1970S-102 (030), Crawford: CDDO-007, Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-003P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1971-S 1C DDO FS-102 (033) PR66CAM PCGS #38199

1971-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE. Reverse: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the lower 10th and 11th Memorial bays. A curving die scratch runs from SSW to NNE through the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1971S-102 (033), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1971-S-1DO-002P

1998-S 1C Close AM PR69DCAM PCGS #93529

This is the AM in AMERICA on the reverse design identified as LMRD-007 which was introduced in 1993. There is virtually no separation between the bottoms of the A and M in AMERICA. It has frequently been referred to as the “Close AM” reverse. Like all of the previous Lincoln Memorial reverse designs, LMRD-007 was used in 1993 for both the circulation strike cents and for the proof strike cents. However, in 1994 the Mint decided that it would no longer use LMRD-007 for the proof cents and reserved that design for the circulation strike cents struck from 1994 through 2008. For the proof cents, the Mint went back to the LMRD-006 design. LMRD-006 was then used for the proof cents struck from 1994 through 2008. This set the stage for the discovery by Maximillian Lucas of a 2000 circulation strike Lincoln cent with the LMRD-006 proof design. Because the easiest way to spot the proof design on the circulation strike coins was the separation between the bottoms of the A and M in AMERICA, it quickly became known as the 2000 "Wide AM" Lincoln cent variety. The normal 2000 circulation strike coins were referred to as the "Close AM" variety. The find quickly sent collectors hunting through their Lincoln Memorial cents for this variety, and possibly for similar varieties on other dates. It didn't take long for examples to turn up on 1998 dated Lincoln Memorial cents and also on 1999 dated Lincoln Memorial cents. In the Wexler Die Variety Files we have maintained a file on the different working dies affected for those years. Our purpose in doing so was simply to get an idea of how scarce the varieties were for each of the three years (1998, 1999, and 2000). To date we have 31 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 1998 "Wide AM" cents, 4 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 1999 "Wide AM" cents, and 23 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 2000 "Wide AM" cents. Clearly the 1999 "Wide AM" cents are the most difficult to find and command the greatest premiums. To make things even more interesting, over a period of time collectors eventually found 1998-S and 1999-S proof cents with the circulation strike "Close AM" design. Only 1 working die for each has been identified making them extremely rare since the average life of a Lincoln cent proof die is about 3,000 coins.

1998-S 1C Close AM PR69DCAM PCGS #93529

This is the AM in AMERICA on the reverse design identified as LMRD-007 which was introduced in 1993. There is virtually no separation between the bottoms of the A and M in AMERICA. It has frequently been referred to as the “Close AM” reverse. Like all of the previous Lincoln Memorial reverse designs, LMRD-007 was used in 1993 for both the circulation strike cents and for the proof strike cents. However, in 1994 the Mint decided that it would no longer use LMRD-007 for the proof cents and reserved that design for the circulation strike cents struck from 1994 through 2008. For the proof cents, the Mint went back to the LMRD-006 design. LMRD-006 was then used for the proof cents struck from 1994 through 2008. This set the stage for the discovery by Maximillian Lucas of a 2000 circulation strike Lincoln cent with the LMRD-006 proof design. Because the easiest way to spot the proof design on the circulation strike coins was the separation between the bottoms of the A and M in AMERICA, it quickly became known as the 2000 "Wide AM" Lincoln cent variety. The normal 2000 circulation strike coins were referred to as the "Close AM" variety. The find quickly sent collectors hunting through their Lincoln Memorial cents for this variety, and possibly for similar varieties on other dates. It didn't take long for examples to turn up on 1998 dated Lincoln Memorial cents and also on 1999 dated Lincoln Memorial cents. In the Wexler Die Variety Files we have maintained a file on the different working dies affected for those years. Our purpose in doing so was simply to get an idea of how scarce the varieties were for each of the three years (1998, 1999, and 2000). To date we have 31 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 1998 "Wide AM" cents, 4 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 1999 "Wide AM" cents, and 23 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 2000 "Wide AM" cents. Clearly the 1999 "Wide AM" cents are the most difficult to find and command the greatest premiums. To make things even more interesting, over a period of time collectors eventually found 1998-S and 1999-S proof cents with the circulation strike "Close AM" design. Only 1 working die for each has been identified making them extremely rare since the average life of a Lincoln cent proof die is about 3,000 coins.

1998-S 1C Close AM PR69DCAM PCGS #93529

This is the AM in AMERICA on the reverse design identified as LMRD-007 which was introduced in 1993. There is virtually no separation between the bottoms of the A and M in AMERICA. It has frequently been referred to as the “Close AM” reverse. Like all of the previous Lincoln Memorial reverse designs, LMRD-007 was used in 1993 for both the circulation strike cents and for the proof strike cents. However, in 1994 the Mint decided that it would no longer use LMRD-007 for the proof cents and reserved that design for the circulation strike cents struck from 1994 through 2008. For the proof cents, the Mint went back to the LMRD-006 design. LMRD-006 was then used for the proof cents struck from 1994 through 2008. This set the stage for the discovery by Maximillian Lucas of a 2000 circulation strike Lincoln cent with the LMRD-006 proof design. Because the easiest way to spot the proof design on the circulation strike coins was the separation between the bottoms of the A and M in AMERICA, it quickly became known as the 2000 "Wide AM" Lincoln cent variety. The normal 2000 circulation strike coins were referred to as the "Close AM" variety. The find quickly sent collectors hunting through their Lincoln Memorial cents for this variety, and possibly for similar varieties on other dates. It didn't take long for examples to turn up on 1998 dated Lincoln Memorial cents and also on 1999 dated Lincoln Memorial cents. In the Wexler Die Variety Files we have maintained a file on the different working dies affected for those years. Our purpose in doing so was simply to get an idea of how scarce the varieties were for each of the three years (1998, 1999, and 2000). To date we have 31 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 1998 "Wide AM" cents, 4 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 1999 "Wide AM" cents, and 23 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 2000 "Wide AM" cents. Clearly the 1999 "Wide AM" cents are the most difficult to find and command the greatest premiums. To make things even more interesting, over a period of time collectors eventually found 1998-S and 1999-S proof cents with the circulation strike "Close AM" design. Only 1 working die for each has been identified making them extremely rare since the average life of a Lincoln cent proof die is about 3,000 coins.

1999-S 1C Close AM FS-901 PR68DCAM PCGS #38222

This is the AM in AMERICA on the reverse design identified as LMRD-007 which was introduced in 1993. There is virtually no separation between the bottoms of the A and M in AMERICA. It has frequently been referred to as the “Close AM” reverse. Like all of the previous Lincoln Memorial reverse designs, LMRD-007 was used in 1993 for both the circulation strike cents and for the proof strike cents. However, in 1994 the Mint decided that it would no longer use LMRD-007 for the proof cents and reserved that design for the circulation strike cents struck from 1994 through 2008. For the proof cents, the Mint went back to the LMRD-006 design. LMRD-006 was then used for the proof cents struck from 1994 through 2008. This set the stage for the discovery by Maximillian Lucas of a 2000 circulation strike Lincoln cent with the LMRD-006 proof design. Because the easiest way to spot the proof design on the circulation strike coins was the separation between the bottoms of the A and M in AMERICA, it quickly became known as the 2000 "Wide AM" Lincoln cent variety. The normal 2000 circulation strike coins were referred to as the "Close AM" variety. The find quickly sent collectors hunting through their Lincoln Memorial cents for this variety, and possibly for similar varieties on other dates. It didn't take long for examples to turn up on 1998 dated Lincoln Memorial cents and also on 1999 dated Lincoln Memorial cents. In the Wexler Die Variety Files we have maintained a file on the different working dies affected for those years. Our purpose in doing so was simply to get an idea of how scarce the varieties were for each of the three years (1998, 1999, and 2000). To date we have 31 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 1998 "Wide AM" cents, 4 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 1999 "Wide AM" cents, and 23 different circulation strike working dies identified for the 2000 "Wide AM" cents. Clearly the 1999 "Wide AM" cents are the most difficult to find and command the greatest premiums. To make things even more interesting, over a period of time collectors eventually found 1998-S and 1999-S proof cents with the circulation strike "Close AM" design. Only 1 working die for each has been identified making them extremely rare since the average life of a Lincoln cent proof die is about 3,000 coins.