1874 three cent double die ?

Was looking over this coin with a ×17.5 magnifier and it looks like doubling on states of America but I'm not sure.Look at OF
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From those images, what I see is machine doubling.

Chris

 

Not to disagree with Chris but it looks to me like residue from some type of cleaning paste.

 

I just can't get a good photo of it but it's definitely doubling

 

What I'm seeing appears to be a combination of the coins toning and light. It's strong in one area but disappears then shows up again.

 

There is something showing in "OF" but I really can't say what it is. Perhaps you might need to take it to a dealer for some kind of confirmation. I know you are trying hard to show this but it seems to be as CN says above.

 

As stated it is machine doubling.There is a ddo in this series not this date.

 

I always wonder what’s the big deal if 10x or higher magnification is needed to see doubling.

 

Looks like Longacre doubling

 

I do see your point Micbraun ,but this coin is 17.9 mm in diameter and is from the 1800s .when I get my new microscope and hook it up to my computer I will post better photos.The boublng i

 

...sorry .The doubling is worn and I don't have good light or magnifcation to show it

 

Longacre doubling. It's on my 3 cent coin too.

 

@TypeCoin971793

Longacre Doubling is often associated with IHC's, but that doesn't necessarily mean that all doubling on IHC's is Longacre Doubling. I still think this is just a simple case of machine doubling.

Chris

 

It is often seen on any coin Longacre designed, including IHCs, 3CNs, and gold dollars.

Here is an 1874 3CN from PCGS CoinFacts:



This quite clearly displays Longacre doubling.

 

Correct as he double cut the lettering to make the die last longer from wearing out. Nickel was one of the hardest alloys used at that time, pryor to most coinage was struck in silver or softer medals .
Dies used to strike in nickel had about < 10,000 strikes before they exploded.

 

Yes paddy I here you but he didn't double cut all coins so not sure if this is just a theory or a trial of coins or something.

 

No he believed if he cut the letters deeper the die would last longer, however until this time peroid all coins were struck in soft medals, gold, silver ,and copper.
Nickel even allowed with copper was extremely hard to strike.
Look at shield nickels, nickel three cent pieces, die cracks, cuds, clashes galore!
Est. die life of a shield nickel less than 10,000 strikes have a look at early shields and do the math of just how many matched pairs it took to mint 1868 quotas needed .

 

Agreed with longacre doubling. Also, you need better lighting if you’re going to get solid feedback from us. And don’t use zoom on your camera. The magnification provided by your loupe is more than sufficient.