I have forgotten which I used for this one, but an fairly sure the Samsung NX-1000 with extension tubes and either the original lens , or a setup...
These might do for your purpose,...
I will back the horse. A lot of mechanical doubling or shearing in areas, but not a true doubled die. IMO. Jim
MD, as Tommy says above.
If you are talking about the "IN GOD WE TRUST" area, yes , it is die deterioration caused by overused and damaged dies , IMO, and the date and...
Acid environment. The design will dissolve evenly in acid, so the design will stay there no matter the thinness, but tumbled or corrosion will...
The thickness is not a government specification whereas weight and diameter is. The amount of copper in a cent is 3.11 +/- grams, the amount of...
Its fine to say you dislike a particular coin, but DO not then continue in a political discussion on the design. Barber is the bottom of my list.
No true doubled dies. It does help to explain the situation if you mention which part appears doubled to you, then our replies will help you...
Mainly die deterioration damage, maybe a tiny amount of mechanical doubling. No extra value. try this...
And it was set up with the intention to be just that I understand , and support. On the PCI slabs , here ( from another coin forum) is a good...
Sorry guys , I was a century off 1917DDO :)
Not a DDO, The key for me on these is the 7 . Look at the photos in this reference , at the top of the 7 . It is almost a vertical doubling in...
The depth of field at that magnification is extremely shallow, thus some blurriness. Jim
If it is for food storage it should be safe. Also, take 5-10 newer zincolns with 100% copper plate, check for rarities if one likes, scratch the...
No, they are common, very seldom about one from a large bullion supplier though. Most who find a fake has obtained it from eBay or other type of...
I would keep it also as for interest. Unfortunately for me the dealer had to have it back to get his retainer back :)
Here are some beginning info. Or google "process of minting coins" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coining_(mint)...
I indulge in the jewelry area a little, and I would never use the acid methods, just as I would not use the scratch test on gemstones. The value...
Thanks Pickin, Here is another at an angle to the surface. Hard to imagine the movement. Jim [ATTACH]
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