Not quite the 1997 Wide AM I was looking for... The unlucky streak has ended!
isolatedcoins
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I'm sure after searching through thousands of pennies I've probably missed tons however, I don't have the proper equipment besides a phone app to zoom in on the coins... Thus, I've arranged each penny by year and mint until I can afford a good magnifier (I'm poor which is why, I'm searching for a needle in a haystack and it's quite enjoyable)
I digress I was dumbfounded when I stumbled into this just sitting in my garage!
I know it's not anywhere near perfect condition but I am beyond ecstatic that I've finally found a major error! Do you have any idea what it'd be worth. Honestly, I may just frame it forever 
Also, what type of error is this? I'm familiar with the Lincoln behind bars penny but I don't believe this to be it. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
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Ooh forgot to mention that I live in an EXTREMELY humid area, surrounded by ocean in the middle of the pacific.... Meaning lots of salt and water in the air, what's the best methods to preserve these beauties?
Glue on the coin is damage.
Great find congrats!
Sorry, I've done quite a bit of reading, but can't figure out exactly what you mean by that.
Three coins were glued together and then separated leaving an impression.
@ErrorsOnCoins
Thanks for the info!
In terms that means this is a post mint error? Darn, so nothing too rare? That's okay a find is a find
I'm not an expert in these things, but it doesn't look 'right'.
How could the 'extra' image be the Lincoln Memorial on both sides? Very unlikely to be a U.S. Mint product.
I certainly find glued together or stuck together coins in Coinstar reject slot from time-to-time.
Yes, post mint damage. The coin is worth one cent.
@ErrorsOnCoins That actually hurt a little haha, welp, back too it then! I'll just tell myself it's worth something and hold onto it for now. Only other coins that were easily identifiable were the 1982's because I have a scale but I'll continue researching and collecting! This only fuels the fire
As mentioned above glue on both sides of the coin – not an error sorry to be the bearer of bad news
@isolatedcoins....Welcome aboard. The statement above by Fred Weinberg, though you may not know it, is from the leading numismatic error expert. Unfortunately, I am sure you were hoping for something else. If you soak the cent in acetone, those 'impressions' will come off... Keep searching... Best of luck. Cheers, RickO
Im here to learn and this is definitely one way to do it, thanks for all the input! I am disappointed however, I'll keep on going! Hopefully next time, it'll be a real error
Oh no sorry
Kerp looking, good luck
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Excellent call
He who knows he has enough is rich.
A 1997 Wide AM would have been quite a find! It's theoretically possible, but no one has found one up to now. Unfortunately, yours is a close AM, but keep looking!
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
Welcome to the forum and keep looking for that special one
Sorry it wasn't what you were hoping for. I love the excitement you have. I think it's great.
Later, Paul.
If you are going to search for errors it is critical that you also learn about the minting process so you will understand how errors can occur. There is simply no way your coin could have been an error.
But, keep looking, and save any interesting ones such as this for reference.
If you search enough coins you WILL find something.
You're on the right path! It's the thrill of the hunt. It's also mucho fun.
You're gracious replies and acceptance of our diagnosis is very appreciated!
Pete
pmd. theres a lot of them