Just call the number. It is the easiest way to explain what is going on, it improves your people communication skills, and it is just a minor...
Can't quite tell what's going on with the first coin. Second coin looks like it was either heated or dipped in acid.
Nope not a doubled die.
Also mechanical doubling...sorry.
Your coin shows mechanical doubling. It is not a doubled die.
I figure if it turns out they aren't doubled dies by posting photos, we could save him the attribution fees.
You'd need to post photos in order to confirm it is a doubled die before submitting it. 1970 was notorious for mechanical doubling. Where were you...
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Hmmm...I thought dip was something different than solutions such as acetone. I thought it was a harsher agent that actually strips the patina,...
Based on Larry's latest reply, it sounds like it is master die doubling that was found on multiple years. So yes, it means it is extremely common...
Is he like beatlejuice where if you post a double denomination "x" number of times, he always appears?
I don't think it is an over-mintmark. I think it is just die deterioration.
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That is awesome, I love it. Thanks for sharing.
Larry, is "series doubling" the same as master die doubling, or are they 2 different things?
Based on Larry's observation, I would say it is the "series doubling". What is the date of the coin in question?
First coin is a misaligned die error, not quite sure about the 2nd.
I think it is a few coincidental hits.
Yes, it is mechanical doubling.
It's actually a very common science experiment for middle schoolers and high schoolers to do. I have tried it in a classroom setting and at home,...
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