1964 DDR Mercury Dime?

Hey everyone, first timmer here. I found what I believe is a 1964 ddr dime. I have posted some pictures and would appreciate any feedback and maybe a recomended site or two for additonal information?

I don't know why I was thinking Mercury dime, HUA I guess...

What do you think? Anyone?

 

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......hi david. welcome to the forum.
i believe you have what is called a machine doubled die or shelf doubling coin. it is more of a conversation piece than anything. here is some info for you to help you determine between the two types of doubling.

http://www.geocities.com/NCADD/educational1.html

 

1st Welcome

David to Cointalk
Can u post ONE DIME that were most 64-D DDR are.

 

I would have liked it more if it was a Mercury Dime with a date like that.
Also, double dies is well explained on www.coppercoins.com web site. On pages 27 to 44 of the book published by the person from that web site it is well explained the numerous types of Doubles.

 

It's a keeper. However, as said, it's MD, and not a DDR. Let me explain.

It's a keeper because, in the typical case, MD goes E and W, and this MD goes N and S. That's somewhat atypical. It's MD, nonetheless, however, because the primary image is "foreshortened" where it comes against the secondary image. Notice that. Look at the tops of some of the letters, and you'll see it. In a true DDR (or DDO), the primary image will always be fully intact, in every respect.

BTW, good, sharp pictures; that surely helps in the diagnosis.

 

Welcome to CT David : )

 

Thanks everyone, good info. Another question if your still around. Is it possible to have both a MDD and DDR in one coin. I think I see some notching here. I may be able to clean up and post some better photo's

 

"1964 DDR Mercury Dime?"

My first thought: I gotta see that Merc.

And, nope, not a DD.

 

Yes but your coin is not a doublED die.

Yes but your coin is not a doublED die. Great photos though!
Mechanical/machine doubling can and does appear on true doubled dies - one of the most famous 1969-S DDO-001 Lincoln was found a year or so ago in Mich. that had both types of doubling on the obv.
The fact that your coin's direction is a little different (as one person noted) is not uncommon either - mechanical doubling can and does happen in any and all directions. It is simple slipping (or flopping) of a loose die - when the die is tightened the doubling goes away.
No need to take any more pictures just keep searching and have fun!!!