Those are much better photos :) You have an error known as a die chip, when part of the the die chips off, it leaves a raised blob in the coin....
In that case #9 (what I mean't by 17) and #23 (what I mean't by 3)
Oh, I was looking top to bottom...
17???
Three??
Hard to tell based on these photos, any close ups of the "B"?
Certainly a nice coin, 3 1/2 leg or not. Welcome to cointalk :)
Here's a doubled half in my collection. Notice the distinct doubling on the chin and designer's initials. [IMG]
Not a doubled die either, looks more like something caused by slightly blurry photos. A real doubled die shows clearly outlined raised doubling....
I'm not aware of any, chances are that any grease that got on the coin would have long since rubbed off. Also, A coin that got struck through that...
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If it was a rare coin (it isn't) scratching it is just going to ruin the value. I recommend using less harmful ways to test for an error next...
Agree, Probably done back when they thought "cleaning" was good for a coin's value. Nobody would clean a coin that rare now... right?? :):rolleyes:
Nah, SEDGS is more reliable... [IMG] You can't get more accurate than this...
I said that there was "MD" on the coin, I mean't machine doubling though, not MD as in Machine Damage. :)
Spots to left of Monticello? Hits? Is that MD on the top left of Monticello?
A business strike can not have a cameo, unless it is prooflike which this coin is not. It looks like an AU business strike, not a proof in case...
Opps, Forgot the link http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Doubled-Die-Obverse-Lincoln-Wheat-Cent-Penny-/111809780814?hash=item1a0861dc4e:g:BrsAAOSw5ZBWMoXP
The problem is very clear here, this coin is fake :)
Nice one, here's one of mine. [IMG] Nikon D5200, Standard lens with tripod, in a rush so I set it to auto. Yours looks better than the one I...
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