1988 &89 variety confirmation why is this called a WAM ?

[JTwilson]

What I mean is every 88&89 have wide AM and the FG never looks exactly wrong but seems like if I stare at it long enough I can make it appear as the so called variety . I would appreciate someone showing me a real 88 with an 89 reverse so I can see it on an actual coin someone has .

[CODYJ]

here it is--109640109641109642

[enamel7]

It has nothing to do with a wam. The designer's initials are what you need to pay attention to.

[JTwilson]

Thanks for the pic

[jfines69]

The rev design (RDV-006) for the 1989 was changed... In 1988 (RDV-005) for some reason a worker at the mint used the RDV-006 dies with 1988 obv dies... Hope that helps a little!!!

[jcuve]

The whole WAM and CAM designations were never supposed to be placed on the transitional reverse mishaps from 1988-1989.

[Maineman750]

Here you go, photos courtesy of Richard Cooper (Coop)