Found this one too, any ideas on this as well? Looks like a tripled chin, mouth and nose. I've posted a few pics because this one was hard to get focused.
I think Mike is the man to ask about this one---if he doesn't know maybe James over on the CONECA board would know. Speedy
I beilieve that it is just double chatter (Machine Doubling)! Note how each level of doubling is flat. I had and sold a 1970-S Lincoln Cent which appeared to have at least 3 other Mint Marks other than the primary but it was due to Machine Doubling. Frank
Interesting.... Also, how do you take great close ups like that? I'm getting frustrated trying to get good macro shots.
Perhaps it is mechanical doubling, but for whatever reason - I don't think it is. I would have it looked at.
Arizona Jack--I have a 10X magnifying loupe that I focus on the spot of the coin that I want to capture in the pic then use my digital camera to take the pic. I usually have a background light that helps with the clarity because you need to turn the flash off on your camera or else you'll just produce a blinding flash. Also, if you have a digital camera look for a little flower icon somewhere on it, turn that on and it will take enhanced and more detailed shots. It's kinda hard to focus everything at the same time and get a perfect pic so it generally takes me 8-10 tries before I get one that's clear enough to be posted. After that I upload it on my computer and crop it to fit the max 250 kb allowed. Hope this helps, any other questions on this just send me a PM.
davedawg...your half dollar looks like strike doubling. As J. T. Stanton says in one of his publications "strike doubling will exhibit a flat, shelf-like secondary image, contrary to the rounded secondary images of a true die doubling." Attached is a photo of profile die doubling from a 50c 66 SMS DDO-013. Larry Nienaber
