1987-D Lincoln Cent

Possible doubling of the date? I know that the pictures are not too good, but I tried my best. I noticed that the 9 has a second tail and it looks like there is another 8 just to the southeast of the original 8. Let me know what you guys think.

Thanks,
Ben

 

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The pictures are great. It looks like Doubling but it is not Doubled Die related. I have seen an article related to this type of occurrence and I'm trying to find it. Something to do with a plating issue.

 

If you could find it, I'd love to read it! Would a coin of this nature be worth any value or is it quite common among these dates?

 

Often called "shadow doubling" or "ghost doubling" - due to Die Wear

 

bstod, Here you go - DDD - Die Deterioration Doubling
I want to share this webpage with you -
http://www.error-ref.com/die-deterioration-doubling-incuse/

 

Hey paddyman,thats an excellent link you provided once again for us,a definate must read for begginers like me,thankyou.

 

These are really neat when they're that apparent, Ben. I love the near-complete shadow under the 8. Good pictures illustrating this, and good question. Paddyman98, good answer to the good question.