1970-S Kennedy DDO Variety Question

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Hal1950, Apr 12, 2011.

  1. Hal1950

    Hal1950 Old Dog

    Hello, Does anyone out there know which variety this is? Went to the conica site but their verbal descriptions leave a little to be desired for atribution. Alll I know is that the doubleing is at least as strong as the FS101 but goes to the left rather than straight up.
     

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  3. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Nice DDO! I agree that CONECA descriptions leave you guessing. The CPG only lists the FS-101. It does look somewhat similar, but it doesn't mention the date.

    Chris
     
  4. 19Lyds

    19Lyds Member of the United States of Confusion

    According to the Kennedy Half Dollar Book, thats a DDO-002.

    1970-S DDO-002 PR-2-O-I-CW Cutout-15.jpg
     
  5. Collect89

    Collect89 Coin Collector

    Imho

    I don't have a reference in order to tell you which DDO it is. I will say that I believe you have found a real doubled die obverse coin. The doubling is not shelf-like as seen on mechanically doubled coins. You can see non-shelf-like features on the 7 and also on the S. Nice coin & thanks for posting it.
     
  6. Collect89

    Collect89 Coin Collector

    Thanks for adding the photo 19Lyds :)

    What is the name of your half dollar book?
     
  7. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Is it the James Wiles book?

    Chris
     
  8. 19Lyds

    19Lyds Member of the United States of Confusion

    Yes.

    Kennedy Half Dollar Book-15.jpg

    In invaluable Resource which is, unfortunately, out of print since 1998 and difficult to find. However, ANA Members can check out a copy from the ANA Library.
     
  9. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    That's the first time I've ever seen the cover. Mine is a publisher's proof copy that is in black & white and spiral bound.

    Chris
     
  10. 19Lyds

    19Lyds Member of the United States of Confusion

    I got this off of eBay a year or so ago.
     
  11. 19Lyds

    19Lyds Member of the United States of Confusion

    Where'd the OP go?
     
  12. Hal1950

    Hal1950 Old Dog

    Thank you everyone for the info! I really apreciate it. I have to agree with 19Lyds, DDO 002 Looks identical to me. Guess I need to find a copy of that book now.
     
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