1943 cent

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  1. Pennywise4040

    Pennywise4040 Active Member

    What sort of doubling is this? PICT0043.jpg PICT0016.jpg PICT0037.jpg PICT0017.jpg PICT0022.jpg PICT0030.jpg
     
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  3. cwart

    cwart Senior Member

    Mechanical doubling on a reprocessed cent
     
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  4. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else

    When you see both sides of a device affected like that, it is a high probability you are seeing the effects of a deteriorated die. So, to answer your question, it is known as worthless doubling. Not the type you want.
     
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  5. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Thanks
     
  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It has MD and the cent was replated.
     
  7. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    Welcome to Coin Talk @Pennywise4040. Nice photos. The lighting is a bit harsh, but still good full sized images. Thank you for that.
    In 1943, WW II was full bloom and the United States began hording copper for the war effect, and began minting cents with zinc that was plated in steel. Because this was a ONE YEAR oddity in minting U.S. cents, many cherished them. As such, third party companies began re-plating (reprocessing) the coins to make them look new. In doing so, the plating created added material that deposited on the edges of devices (letters, numbers, images) that make them appear doubled.
    “plating disturbance doubling”

    I hope I wasn't boring anyone with known facts, but wanted to impart what knowledge on the coin for any new members.
     
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