Is this 1991 cent a close AM or wide A M?

Hello, I am not sure if this 1991 cent is a close or wide AM (to me it looks like a close AM?) 1991 cents are supposed to be wide? Thank you

 

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all 1991 are wide AM, even though your pic leaves much to be desired...the initials placement prove its a wide.

 

Look like a wide AM (correct for the date). However, a clear pic would tell for sure. Back off a little if it helps to clear up the image. If it's clear we can zoom up if needed.

 

There are no Close AM cents known for 1991. Yours is a wide AM. Look at the AM at some 2000s cents (There is a wide AM for 2000 though) then look at some 1980' cents, after awhile you will see the difference
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Sorry for the last line in my previous post, my cat walked on the keyboard when I was writing and messed things up

 

I would recommend a more clear and higher resolution image of the coin!
Not only will this affect the grading of the coin, but also identifying key errors!

Cheers!
Anthony H

 

Thank you (everybody) for your replies-my camera stinks. I Will take another pic (I compared another 1991 cent to it & they r different) the other I know is wide. Those silly kitties (I had 1 that used 2 jump up on my notebook, when I was "trying 2 write.)

 

Really, you don't need an expert for these. If they're touching (AM), it's close; separated (A M), it's wide. Yours is wide, as are all 1991s.

 

This page explains the differences between the close and wide AM varieties: http://www.lincolncentsonline.com/closeWide.html
It has photos to compare, so learning the differences to look for is easy!

 

I have a close AM 1991

 

I have a close AM 1991 I compared it to three other 91 and it is close

 

Mark55, pictures?

 

The picture on ebay (unless identical) is much clearler, Id say this is a wide "A M" though, as or this yr they are to be wide.

 

Hi , my name is Hookman and I'm new to the threads though I have been following and reading them for a while.I'd like to know what camera, scanner or other device most of you use for your pix.
I have a few coins I'd like to post here including a 1998 wide AM.It took several years of searching coins with a Red book in one hand and a magnifying glass in the other to find it.
I started in the hobby with pennies because they are the least expensive, of course, and easiest to obtain.
I " graduated " to silver coins of all types and now prefer world silver coins , particularly large ones and those with women on them.
The British Queens.
The Netherlands Queens.
Luxembourg
Poland ( Queen Jadwiga is quite attractive )
Canada
African
Peace dollars
Morgan Dollars
etc.

I also collect some currency such as * notes, especially consecutively numbered CU notes, and some military currency.

I'd like to share my finds and ask questions of those of you who are better informed than I am.

So what do you recommend for obtaining good quality pix?

 

I see right away that I need to check the dates of the posts.....lolol

 

@Hookman, the 1998 Wide AM (WAM) is one of the more common ones, at least as far as they go. It’s a nice find, it’s just not one that’s going to fetch any real big bucks.

Having said that, I see you just got here Friday, lol. By all means, take a dive into the old threads to search for what you’re inquisitive on. With that, welcome; good luck!

 

Hi ed, You are correct, Sir ! There are some old posts here.
I responded to the one above because I have Coin Talk alerts on my email. I got an alert about this (old) thread because of the (new) post by RTG (above).
I followed the alert here because of my interest in wide/close Ams.
As you might can tell by my second post, I didn't notice nor check the posting date of the previous posts until after I posted.
Be that as it may:

I joined out of a desire to ask questions, read threads, study numismatics with the very informed members on here, and learn things.However, I asked a question and no one has yet responded.
Heck, I'll just ask again and maybe you can help me.

"I'd like to know what camera, scanner or other device most of you use for your pix."

Right now, all I have is a cell phone and a magnifying glass. I don't think these will work too well together to post pix

Is there an old thread on this subject or would it just be faster and easier for someone to simply give some advice?

I'll take a look.

Thanx Immensely,
Hookman

 

Is this a 1991 wide AM then?

 

Yes... Wide AM.

This is a Close AM (from a 1994)... Touching/almost touching: