That doesn't look like die 9 at all.
Yes I know, but your pictures don't appear to show the DDO. Even at the magnification you are using, it should still be visible.
But the doubling would still be visible, even on a later die state.
Right, but if the doubling isn't there, it can't be a doubled die.
Markers mean nothing if the doubling isn't the same...
If I may ask, who has "comfirmed" this coin for you? You have 3 knowledgeable people saying "no", and others may chime in saying no as well. Where...
Mechanical doubling...not a doubled die. Definitely not worth $5000...sorry. Keep up the hunt!
Those are large dates.
With a supposed spread that strong, I would expect to see the doubling elsewhere on the coin as well. I am thinking damage...you can always send...
I think it is displaced metal from damage. The middle bar of the E is shorter than it should be. Something either hit or cut down the middle of...
Die break: yes. Doubling: I don't think so.
No...and the correct term is doubled die for future reference.
Ah...that makes sense. I mistook the rim appearance as evidence of it being encased or something. Hmmm...
That's really neat. I have seen a progression by a member over on the LCR of the die cracks on a wheat cent that led to a BIE.
That is damage.
Maybe it's just me, but I think the word "COPY" on the reverse might have something to do with it. :)
Pictures really aren't close enough to tell...
I never got the whole deal with first strike. I mean, there are probably tens of thousands of coins from a single year with that designation. They...
Ex-encased, perhaps acid bath too?
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