Might be getting senile but need help on this 1921 Morgan

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Barney McRae, Jun 16, 2026 at 12:41 AM.

  1. Barney McRae

    Barney McRae Supporter! Supporter

    I can't remember if I've posted this before, but bear with me. Might send to VarSlab for attribution and an explanation from John what this crazy looking "doubling" is?

    Anyone know what this is called and is it just a normal thing? I think the pics of the obverse speak for themself.

    1921obv.jpg 1921r.png
     
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Strike doubling. I guess.
     
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  4. Barney McRae

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    And I have no idea what that amounts to. Error, something that adds to value, I have no clue.:D
     
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  5. Barney McRae

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    I remember buying this about 3 years ago on the Flea. It was so unusual I bid way over on max bid at the last minute and stole it for less than 60 bucks. I was willing to pay twice what I ended up paying because it was so unusual (and silver was trading a LOT less than today). I really don't care if it's not an error, it's unusual and I'm happy to have it in my collection. I just don't know what it's called.
     
  6. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Worthless doubling. Either way, cool coin! :cool:
     
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  7. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Some also call this machine doubling or profile doubling. They don't have the value of a true doubled die coin. Still a pretty cool coin.
     
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  8. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I was unable to find a match to the doubling on VAMworld. There are quite a few die pairings that fall into the top 100, all of them have irregular reeding. 21' Morgans are a tough year, as there are way to many VAMs. I would first try to figure out if it is a 16 or 17 berries reverse. I think that yours is a 16 berry. There are a few in the 16 berry that have a double profile.
     
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  9. Barney McRae

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    Thanks. I may send it off to VSS my next summission. 1921 VAMS give me migraines. :oops:
     

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