Machine doubling and bubbles under the plating just about says it all. Thanks, Bill
Carlos, I just want to add that there is nothing on that coin but damage plus a lot of imagination. If you stare at it long enough, it is...
That is a nice one. We do see a "lettered chin" as it is sometimes called but the bison's leg showing is not common. Nice find, Bill
It looks raised so it is probably an unusual die chip or gouge. The struck through scenario doesn't fly unless the little mark is impressed into...
Hi, This coin is loaded with extraneous damage and signs of corrosion. It's a one cent, cent. Nothing doubled. There is an outside chance that...
I agree with Mike! And...it is a very nice find! PS: are you checking for the 1980 Doubled Die Obverse as you look through these?
Hi, I'm gonna throw something into the mix here on those two coins. To start with they look to be early 1980s, I am putting them around 1983 or...
Actually, I think the dime is pretty ugly for an MS-66. Thanks, Bill
Those are Sweet!
And...no signs of it being a doubled die. (Unless that chip is a diagnostic for the 1980 DDO, (I haven't heard of it being one though) Thanks, Bill
Hi, Just to clarify something a little bit. Dead center is , of course an optimal strike. This coin is well within the tolerances allowed by...
Bingo! Case closed:-) Thanks Larry!
Hi, Your coin is normal for a circulation strike. Thanks, Bill
Hi, Just some friendly advice.... First, the picture does not tell us what is going on so anything up to this point is guesswork. Next, If...
You use the word NO, implying it doesn't happen. What needs to be understood is that the pressure involved with the strike and the shape and...
Something that crosses my mind although I havent done any overlays,,, is the possibility that that line behind the head is a result of a die clash.
No, This coin shows what would be a result of a die gouge or an area of damage on the die. Thanks, Bill
I think So:-) It looks like a Doubled Die to me too. Good Eye! Bill
Very Impressive:-) Nice Coins!
This one exhibits machine doubling. Thanks, Bill
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