I was reviewing this 1903 Morgan for a closed 9 when I noticed that the 9 and O appeared to be doubled. Enlarge my photo and confirm or tell me I am seeing things. Even my wife saw the faint impressions of the numerals being doubled. If it is then is it machine doubled? Thanks
There might be some strike doubling, but that picture is way too out of focus to tell you anything useful.
I will work on a better photo. Under the microscope it is clearly doubled on the obverse date. Can't go out for natural lighting as it is snowing here in Idaho
When I crop the photo it is right side up but when I attach it it flips. So I will try one upside down to see it it come thru right side up. Thanks again
If you're looking through a microscope, point whatever camera you have through the eyepiece and take a picture. There is only one known obverse with a repunched date for 1903-O, which was used for VAM 4 and 5. The 3 is doubled at the top, but there is no doubling on the 0. If that is not a match for what you have, then you probably have strike doubling or die fatigue doubling.
I went to 500 power and found doubling in the date, also if you examine the UNUM you will find that there is doubling in the N and the inner U, could be other areas also...