greek DDR?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by riff, Jan 29, 2013.

  1. riff

    riff I ain't got time to bleed

    im not sure about this. it has some really pronounced doubling that is offset to the NW and not present on all of the coin. the doubling is extreme, and doesnt reduce the devices at all like i would expect MD this sever to do. 1970 5 drachmai. IMG_4390[1].jpg IMG_4389[1].jpg IMG_4398[1].jpg IMG_4402[1].jpg IMG_4414[1].jpg
     
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  3. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    looks like MD to me.
     
  4. riff

    riff I ain't got time to bleed

    IMG_4415[1].jpg notice this doubled a is the same size as a normal one. IMG_4402[1].jpg IMG_4417[1].jpg IMG_4399[1].jpg
     
  5. riff

    riff I ain't got time to bleed

    IMG_4415[1].jpg and the serifs are split on this N
     
  6. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    I have to agree with Matt, looks MD. Notice how they appear flat and shelf like, not rounded? That is what I look for.

    Many world coins have higher incidents of MD than US coins nowadays. But, I learned how to identify MD on US half cents. The 1830's issues of half cents are rife with MD it appears.
     
  7. riff

    riff I ain't got time to bleed

    thats what i thought until i noticed that it had the serif splits and it didnt cut away from the rim letters like MD.
     
  8. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    What I find most interesting is the head shot in post 3.
     
  9. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    Please point out the split serifs. I don't see any. Looks like strike doubling to me.
     
  10. riff

    riff I ain't got time to bleed

    do you see the two distinct inner serifs on the right leg of the N at the top? its split with two different points. the primary device is a hair higher than the doubling and both come to sharp, separate points. that, along with the fact the the rim letters are NOT reduced, is why i brought it here. i have NEVER seen MD with split serifs.
     
  11. riff

    riff I ain't got time to bleed

    here is a better shot of the N. i was told that it was impossible for MD to copy a point. especially without smashing down the primary serif. maybe i was told wrong. IMG_4428[1].jpg
     
  12. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    Notice the shelf like doubling to the left? That's classic MD to me. I've never heard about the serifs not being doubled by MD.
     
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