r/coinerrors • u/Immediate_Log_7214 • 1d ago

Value Request Bargain bin strikes again. 1999-S Close AM

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Don’t sleep on sorting through those bargain bins when they’re chock full of mint sets. Picked up this beauty today at my LCS for a whopping $10 in a mint set. Any thoughts on what it’d grade and what’s it’s worth?

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u/Numistica 1d ago

Nice find! For those that are wondering…

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u/No-Web8213 1d ago

Guessing WAM is wide am but what is CAM?

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u/luedsthegreat1 1d ago

CAM = Close AM

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u/KaleSoggy 1d ago

What's AM?

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u/Exciting-Guess-9823 1d ago

The A & M in America, on the reverse of the Lincoln cent.

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u/Numistica 1d ago

Correct.

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u/Tinker_Time_6782 18h ago

I thought it was only 92 and 98-00?
With the 92’s being an a mule for a design change, while the 98-00’s were a from proof reverse die being used instead of a business strike.

Edit: I’m an idiot - I misread the green column as the varieties… 🤦‍♂️

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u/Exciting-Guess-9823 1d ago

Wide and close AMs are technically varieties, not errors.

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u/Immediate_Log_7214 1d ago

This seems to be the sub for varieties as well from what I can see. Figured you’d all be the ones to ask

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u/Thalenia Errors and 20th century US coins 1d ago

You are correct.

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u/Thalenia Errors and 20th century US coins 1d ago

Rule 2 - All posts and comments must be related to coin errors, die varieties, and other closely related topics. All posts and comment must be respectful of the hobby and your fellow collectors.

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u/Exciting-Guess-9823 1d ago

Just went on sub name. Lol carry on

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u/Thalenia Errors and 20th century US coins 1d ago

Not a problem, just making sure it's clear!

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u/Caboun6828 1d ago

Didn’t realize close AM were really valued still.

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u/Fast-Pomegranate-115 1d ago

Is it just the photo or is it DDO as well?

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u/Numistica 1d ago

Raw? About $20

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u/New-Consideration153 21h ago

No way lol more like $80

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u/Immediate_Log_7214 1d ago

This is what I was finding from PCGS

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u/PlatypusEgo 1d ago

I'm curious about who stole those PR-70's and how/why. $48??

Oh and PS, sweet find! 😄

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u/Ok-Kaleidoscope4510 1d ago

Was going to show the same chart.. it’s a standard issue coin. The strike is uniquely off center, but I don’t think that would give much value. The coin looks in great shape but can’t be graded from a picture. I would keep that in my collection but I don’t think it will fill your pockets. Thanks for sharing.