Possible new 1974-D Large Date DDO?

Hello, I found this coin while I was searching for some RPMs and noticed LIBERTY and IGWT was rather thick. I checked doubleddies.com and the only one was WDDO-001 which was not my coin (to wide of a spread). Then I checked coppercoins.com and the only one with large date also had to wide of a spread. So then I realized maybe my coin could be a new DDO. I just emailed Mr. John Wexler to get his opinion. What do you guys think?

Thanks, and sorry for the massive images,


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Looks like its normal to me.. and... what the heck is a 1974 large date? Lol...

 

A slight difference in the date took place in 1974.
http://www.lincolncentresource.com/smalldates/1974.html

And you don't see any bolder letters? Maybe its paranoia...

 

Hm.... i would wait for others, because i just learned about 1974 large date.... lol! i apologize! Darnet.... i got rid of so many 1974 pennies i want to cry now lol

 

I would say that the bottom of the 1 would be the thing to look at first! Definitely has a slant to it

 

True. Its alright. I think large and small date are equally as common. With maybe the small date being slightly more "uncommon"

 

http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1974&die_id=1974d1do002&die_state=mds

 

I checked. Doesnt show any of the die markers.

 

Don't beat yourself up Ty, most people don't collect these two separately. To me, the wide 4 is the best diagnostic.

 

Just recieved the email back:

Hello Soren,


In 1974 the Mint modified the design on the obverse of the Lincoln cent creating two different varieties that are normal for that year. One is often described as the "Thin Date" and the other the "Thick Date". Some have even referred to the thin date as the "Small Date" variety and to the thick date as the "Large Date" variety. Your photo shows the Thick Date variety.


Both varieties are common for that date and should have no premium value.


I am sorry to have to be the one to burst your bubble on this one.


Good luck with all of your collecting efforts.

So not this one, but Ill keep looking!

 

To me the 7 is the easiest to id imo

 

I might need to add the "other one" into a blank space in the appropriate Dansco book now. I've got roll after roll of BU 1974's of all three mints.

 

Nice. Check for RPMs and DDOs though!

 

Pay close attention to " All Dies " ...

Type 1 large date. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Light to moderate extra thickness can be seen on the date, LIBERTY and the motto. All Type 1 dies will show this extra thickness to some degree or another.

 

Oh! That makes more sense. Thats also on 2011 cents I know. Thanks.

 

Thanks for the encouragement yeah I don’t know if I’ll even look for these either. Hey, I haven’t seen you around for a while. Where you been?

 

Preparing to relocate. Becoming urban again. Taking my daily commute from 1-1/2 hours each way to 1-1/2 MINUTES each way.

 

Congratulations on the new place! Hope that works out well for you. Wish I could give ya a hand on the move.

 

Makes me the one who has no winter weather excuse to not make it in, though.

 

It’s a sad.. Sad day... lol