I finally found a coin that is worth keeping. This 1982 small date has marked doubling on the reverse similar but not identical to the FS-01-1982-1801 and nice doubling on the obverse...........
If you enlarge the pics you can see clear doubling on GOD, on the reverse you can see the O in one, split serf on the S in States. I have plenty of 1982s for comparison none of them are remotely like this,
These photos that appear to be taken with a USB microscope have overloaded the area with light, causing reflections that often appear to be split serifs but aren't. If a serif is truly split, there will be greater thickness in the device, such as the lower part of the "9", as much as the apparent distance of the split end. If there isn't, it is just reflection like non_cents said. If a person is going to continue using such as microscope where the the lights are not adjustable as to intensity or angle, make a filter by cutting a hole where the lens is, but covering the lights around the lens, such as cut from printer paper. If it helps, make several filters of different # of sheets glued together. This will reduce the light coming almost straight down. You might also try an opaque filter to block the leds entirely and light the coin from the side with another light source. Maximum light also affects the ability of the camera to make high resolution due to the "blooming" effect. IMO. JIm
I have some great examples of those.. with my usb microscope I cut a small hole in a folded paper towel to diffuse the lights around the lens makes a huge difference in getting good clear shots. I also find a pocket micoscope in direct sunlight works well for the naked eye..
Tom, have I dimensioned the actual width of the 9 tail or is the lower right half a reflection? Thanks.
Tom . can you show different pictures using a different camera ..plus can you show a picture where you mentioned the "S" in States and is this cent Zinc or CU
