Not always. Machine doubling yes, mostly. True doubled dies are the result of how the engraving was done on the hub. This 1971 has both horizontal and vertical
Here is another 1972 but the doubling is less obvious. First pic is normal, and the second is black markings over the doubling. Maybe it will help?
It pays to look at the '72s and '72-Ds. They've a lot more than we thought just ten years ago. Good sharp eye on that one, Evan.
I for one, still have faith and believe in the Italian Stallion... One of these days he will find something we will all be jealous of.
In a way, I find it admirable. We keep knocking him down, and he keeps getting up, and coming back for more. He's no quitter, give him that. I'd actually like to see him find something, too. With all the punishment he's been taking, he deserves it.
@Italy8686, I can appreciate your steadfast determination, it should be commended, but for real, it seems like you just don't know what you are looking at, or for exactly, and I'd like to help you get an understanding of it. I give this info, which I just compiled and implore you to follow the links below and read through it, none of it's very long, because it will clarify some things about True doubled dies, and machine doubling. When you understand it, you will then rule out the mechanical or the machine doubling when you see it and maybe even just post to confirm what you think it is and what caused it instead of asking, or posting a doubled die and telling us which class it is. https://www.usmint.gov/learn/production-process/die-making https://www.error-ref.com/doubled-dies/ https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/5688/Double-Dies-vs-Machine-Doubling/ http://doubleddie.com/144822.html http://www.jimscoins.com/downloads/Strike Doubling Flyer.pdf http://doubleddie.com/144843.html http://lincolncentsonline.com/mechanicalDoubling.html https://koinpro.tripod.com/Articles/OtherFormsOfDoubling.htm I hope you spend some time on these links, maybe research some more on your own for specifics that you want to see more of, and maybe have an "ahhhhhh" moment when it all begins to click. if not, I'm sure others may find it useful, so it's not a wasted effort regardless. I'm actually trying to help, not hurt. As always, be blessed.
Well, think about it. When a die rotates, the images furthest from the center will display the most doubling. The devices in the center will typically display little or no doubling. It’s like a bicycle wheel. The outer part of the wheel travels further than the center.