doubling of sorts

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by xeno108, Jan 4, 2006.

  1. xeno108

    xeno108 New Member

    there seems to be a ghostly dublicate on the right side of this coin. It doesn't happen on the LIBERTY, just around the in got we trust and the mintmark

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    any ideas?
     
    xeno108, Jan 4, 2006
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Looks like mechanical/strike doubling.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 4, 2006
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  4. mikediamond

    mikediamond Coin Collector

    It's an example of die deterioration doubling (DDD). The orange peel texture of the coin's surface supports this conclusion.
     
    mikediamond, Jan 5, 2006
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