So I looked at alot of examples for 1971 s DD and my coin resembles alot of examples such as the pillars on back and the date and in God we trust ? His eye , ear and nose got something going on to? you guys see to ?
So I looked at alot of examples for 1971 s DD and my coin resembles alot of examples such as the pillars on back and the date and in God we trust ? His eye , ear and nose got something going on to? you guys see to ? View attachment 985378 View attachment 985379 View attachment 985383
Die deterioration, meaning the die is worn out. Also, you should avoid handling coins except on the edges to prevent possible damage from finger prints.
Jess. You are definitely trying. Buy a box of cents. And find a wide AM. That will pick your spirits up
Hi Jessica I also am a looker trying to get a grasp on the fine points between “What is” and “what is not” in this hobby. One day both of us will surprise these guys with the best finds ever seen. Keep it up.
"Resembles" isn't good enough. To be a match to a known DD it has to be exact (plus-minus wear). Let's say the die was truly doubled (vs. mechanical doubling which is unique to a given coin). It means EVERY coin struck from that die starts out EXACTLY the same. Sure, you'll have a little more die wear on the 100,000 th than the 1st, but otherwise exact. If the die is used beyond its realistic life, you'll see the effects of die deterioration doubling at the end. But also the characteristics of that die. If there's a split serif on the 7, then every coin will have that split serif. If there's no split serif on the 1, then no coin from that die will have a split serif 1. There might be another die with the split serif 1, but it won't have the split serif 7 unless that's also a characteristic of the die.
