can you use lettering to determine die variety? 1972 P ddo 004?

is there is a chance this could be it?

 

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Have you checked for die markers? Die 4 has some unique markers that you should be able to pick out. (Scratches through N of UNITED, rim cuds, etc.)

 

yeah I looked for those cuds next to liberty and I don't think I see them, but I have been looking at the lettering on the CCW spreads and it seems this is a match. the first 3 are pics off coppercoins 002 004 005. the only with a ccw spread that didn't have a pic of IN was the 007. does it look like a possibility? thanks

 

I think the stronger spread and lack of markers indicate that your coin is NOT die 4.

 

ok ty. glad I didn't get excited for nothing

 

Neat coin though.

 

I never understand why people rely so much on photos to attribute there varieties. Have you checked out the CONECA listings for your 72 doubled die? There is so much to see if you know how and look at the descriptions and listed markers.



http://www.varietyvista.com/Variety%20Master%20Listings/lincoln%20doubled%20dies%201970-1979.htm#_1972



Larry Nienaber

 

I agree, there is a lot to see...if you have the proper equipment. I am not one of the fortunate ones to afford such luxuries. photos have helped me on numerous occasions. not to mention that prior to listing this photo i spent 2 days reading the markers and tried before asking for assistance.

 

Have you tried, or considered, using photo overlays?

 

I would not even know where to begin to even learn something like that