"type II" reverse cents

coppercoins

Another one that people have probably posted about here over the years - just wanting to get a general idea of what collectors think about these.

My opinion - they are quite minor, something I would collect as being "different", but I doubt there are very many other people who would care long enough to keep the trend for very many years. The $10 starting value for them a couple of years ago (number taken from eBay auctions) has already fallen to an average of $5, and the success rate of auctions is dwindling. Only one in six auctions (eBay) started with 2000 type II cents actually finishes with a bid now. I believe their future as a "listable" variety to the general collecting public will be a short-lived one; it will probably never grace the pages of the Red Book. What do you think?

crito

I wish they'd give the variety a better name, but having just looked though several hundred (I'm slightly crosseyed ATM) and finding none, I'm willing to pay the price for a slabbed one.

cladking

The mint has been using proof reverses in various forms for years. It's rarely
noticed. They are interesting varieties and could become popular. This is not
to say that they all would become valuable as some are fairly common. They'll
probably at least get popular enough to get listed.

Cam40

I can see it now..2011 Redbook..Lincoln Cents.....2000 P PRD(proof reverse die) type....MS65....$3.00

richbeat

Ah, but they DO grace the pages of the 2003 red book. See page 103. The 1998, 1999 and 2000 cents have a listing for "Wide AM," MS65 for each is $35.

Rampage

The 1999 variety is almost impossible to find! In fact, 2 sets of the 98, 99, and 00 sold on eBay within the last month for over $100.00. I was not willing to pay that much for them as they were not certified and were only described as AU. What you are seeing on eBay with the 2000 cents is that they are closing at $5.00 for ones listed as AU. Those that are called MS65 or better have been closing for $15.00 +/-. This is something I have been watching. I still need the 1998 and 1999 for my collection. Anyone have any for sale?

Iampoorman2

I've got a (slabbable) 98 and 00 that I'm probably going to list on the BST board tonight.