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100 Greatest Modern U.S. Coins Series: 1998-S Lincoln Cent, Close AM, Proof

Proof coins have long since been a collector favorite. With their striking visual appeal and numismatic purpose, the coinage highlights the designs we are so used to seeing in a completely different way. Authors of the 100 Greatest United States Modern Coins, Jeff Garrett and Scott Schechter, have led us to a Proof coin today that is quite the mystery. Our blog series will follow along with their fourth edition ranking, highlighting the unusual circumstances that led to an error not usually made with Proof struck coinage.

#49 – 1998-S Lincoln Cent, Close AM, Proof

Due to the process of striking Proof coins and the controlled detail to ensure everything goes accordingly, having a Proof die variety is rare. Authors Garrett and Schechter hit on this point heavily, pointing out that those that do exist have managed to stay under the radar and offer...read more