@ARBIE SANTOS as a die is over used, the devices (numbers, letters, etc.) become enlarged, causing the strike to create what is called "Worthless doubling." those coins have no added value, so NAV. See this link to educate yourself on the subject. http://www.doubleddie.com/144801.html Good eye catching it though. Always pays to ask when you don't know.
Thank you! I actually just found a video that shows me between machine, deterioration, and a true Double Die. I can finally look for one without asking. But thank you so much for the link. It wouldn't hurt to educate myself more regarding errors.
So, Doubled Dies are considered to be Variety's, Yes, they do happen at the mint and are an "Error", except the Doubled Die happens at every die stage. From new to deteriorated. An Error happens usually only thru a die progession. The error happened and X amount of coins were struck until the operator of the machine caught the malfunction. Errors are usually caught and removed, the dies are then either discarded, or polished to remove the evidence. So, errors are temporary. Variety's are unless extreme? Found in all die stages and identified by die markers only. I see you have been around for a couple years. Welcome back! Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Hi and welcome to CT. I think you need ten posts/replies before you can post images. If you have something to contribute to existing threads, make some replies. When you are able, do the following. Make sure your images are in focus with good lighting, not too bright or dark. Crop them so only the coin remains, same for close ups of any area that needs viewing. When you have written your question click on the upload a file button. When the images have uploaded to your post click on Full Image for all. Click Post and you are done. Try to describe what you need members to look for if applicable. Good luck
Thank you for the help. I do minor coin collecting and this is the first one I ever got which might be a possible. I'll get to postin.
