Hello All I am new to this so sorry if I come across as very green. I have been doing a lot of reading about a lot of things coin lol. I was wondering if this example is considered doubled die? Thank you
Welcome, based on the pictures provided I would have to say no. In the future, it would be helpful if you provided properly oriented full coin photos as well as telling us where you think you see something. Makes it a lot easier for us to home in on what you are talking about. I'm going to take a shot in the dark and guess that this is perhaps a late 60's/early 70's Lincoln cent?
Thank you so much for the information.it is actually from the 50’s. I am learning everyday new things and I appreciate all the information. So when I take a picture next time what is the best approach?
steady hand and take lots of pictures trying different lighting and angles. Take your time and have some pride in your pictures in general. Remember that the coin Yodas around here can only provide opinion on what comes through their screen. BTW, for a 50s coin, from the pics you have shown, looks like in good shape! Go to Wexlers or Variety Vista and check out the know DDs for the year and mint. Its a fun hunt! Did you find the coin in a roll or in your change???
Welcome to Coin Talk. Here are the links to the sites recommended by @MatrixMP-9 http://doubleddie.com/ http://varietyvista.com/ Wexler's site provides so much information on the process of minting coins and how the errors occur. Hope you stick around. You'll learn a lot.
I use one of those suction cup things you stick on a windshield to hold your cell phone, but I stick it to a flat table and use it to hold the phone steady. I then put the coin on a background I can tilt and arrange as I see fit. Lighting comes into play next, and finally some photo program such as PhotoScape (free) can help you rotate and crop it before posting it full size.
If you have a question about a coin, you should post clear photos of both sides of the entire coin and clear closeups of the area in question. Photos should be taken directly over the coin and not at an angle.
