1873 indian head cent

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by frankstony, Nov 1, 2012.

  1. frankstony

    frankstony New Member

    hello everyone
     
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  3. rascal

    rascal Well-Known Member

    This appears to be what is called Longacre doubling and if it is it is only a normal cent. google longacre doubling to learn more about this. Longacre doubling is nothing but worn out dies in my opinion. on a true doubled die the doubling is only on one side of the details. Welcome to the CT forum.
     
  4. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Not worn out dies, actually new dies. The "shelf" is there when the die is created. Usually it is polished off the dies before they are put into use. If it isn't it does eventually fade as the die wears and subsequent polishings are done. (I have a proof 1885 indianhead cent that shows Longacre doubling. Hardly a case of a worn out die.)
     
  5. iGradeMS70

    iGradeMS70 AKA BustHalfBrian

    I reiterate what Conder has stated - Longacre doubling is not the result of die wear. In fact, it's the opposite - Longacre's theory was that the addition of shelving along the inner edge of the recessed devices on the face of the die would result in a more efficient, longer-living die with a better-struck coin as result.
     
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