No, machine doubling is not considered an error. If anything, it is usually considered post-strike damage. However, it will not affect the grade...
This is a coin which has spent time in a parking lot, giving it a very large number of nicks and scrapes. It should be spent.
To clarify some of the confusion in this thread: In 1986, the mint reported using the single squeeze method of producing hubs on cent dies. They...
Yes, the area you circled definitely appears to be reed marks (a form of post mint damage). These are considered part of normal wear, and will...
Be aware that variety designation is very expensive, at both services. If you've already overpaid for the coin, do you really want to add another...
The funny thing is, on some series machine doubling is collectible and will raise the value. We don't talk about that much here, because it is...
That appears to be an extreme case of machine doubling. Die deterioration won't have the crisp shelf-like second image appearance, it would...
That is not a part of the clash, but part of the manufacturing process. The MintMark was a second punch that was applied to the die separately. As...
I will buy any EF-40 bust half you ever want to sell at $100, especially early dates or overdates. The 1812/1 is going to be worth more than a...
That is an attractive coin. Just to be clear, however: PL has absolutely nothing to do with the frostiness of the surfaces. The PL designation...
I'd call the grade G+. I'm concerned about what appears to be staple scratches on the reverse, which will lower the value, of course. Value is...
The coin is already 45 years old. I'm not sure another 10 is going to make a big difference. Maybe 100 years.... but I don't think I'll be around...
I'm not sure of your terminology, but I feel the need to clarify: When you say "MAD die," that has a certain meaning in numismatics. A MAD error...
It appears to have VF-35 details, but there are at least 3 problems with it, which will lower the value. There are the rim dings, which you...
I would grade it VG-Details, harshly cleaned/polished. It is probably worth somewhere around $10-$12.
My first reaction when I saw the coin, before reading the thread, was "I'm not sure that's authentic." Given the value of that coin, I hope for...
I'd call it an AG-3, and say you paid right about retail price. It'll be hard to make a profit if you are looking to resell, but if you bought it...
This is an artifact known as "die deterioration doubling." It is extremely common, and happens when the gets old and fatigued, after striking many...
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What are you getting confused about? If you have questions, we can probably help.
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