1988 Lincoln Cent RDV-006 Reverse of 1989 Wide AM

[Brad]

Here is an interesting auction to watch:

1988 Lincoln Cent RDV-006 Reverse of 1989 Wide AM Item# 230193581276

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230193581276

Go to http://www.varietyvista.com/1988PRDV006%20cent.htm for more info.

[car10]

This coin is one of only four of this variety known to exist. It was first discovered in the Spring of 2007 in the Syracuse,NY area. The seller in the Ebay auction doesn't mention it in the auction description but there was an article in the August 27th, 2007 issue of Coin World's Collector's Clearinghouse. The finest known example of this variety to date is an MS64RD specimen graded and authenticated by ICGand attributed by CONECA.

Thanks for the forum Brad!:)

[car10]

This is an active auction for a true modern rarity being conducted on ebay right now. It ends on November 25th. It is for a 1988 Lincoln Cent that has a reverse design variety that didn't see widespread use until 1989. This coin is thought to be extremely rare with only a fourth example from a second die just having been reported. The variety was first discovered in the spring of 2007 and reported in Coin World's Collector's Clearinghouse August 27th, 2007 edition. In my opinion this coin is a sleeping giant given the increasing interest in die variety collecting and the exploding interest in the Lincoln Cent. Not to mention the increased interest the new 2009 design varieties will create. When it makes the fifth edition of The Cherrypicker's Guide, which is being compiled right now, it's value should appreciate quite nicely. Take a look. Go on to ebay and search "RDV-006". Remember...You heard it here!;)

[car10]

It went for a steal at $157.55 in AU raw to someone from California. Lucky dog. This one has a bright future.;)