1946 penny

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Tom lynch, Jul 28, 2023.

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  1. Doubling on both sides

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  1. Tom lynch

    Tom lynch Member

    This coin looks doubled on both sides
     

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  3. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Micro pics are good but whole coin pics would help for better analysis. The pics are a bit distorted hard to make a fair decision. Wait for more experienced numismatist to chime in, good luck. Welcome to CT.
     
  4. bsowa1029

    bsowa1029 Franklin Half Addict

    I’m curious where you see doubling.

    What I’m seeing is a worn and probably damaged coin struck from very worn does.
     
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  5. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    77 yo cent…looks like smushed letters/design from wear…and because of the wear, it is very difficult to say from worn dies…imo…Spark
     
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  6. Tom lynch

    Tom lynch Member

    They typically run worn dies until even Lincoln’s face is distorted I can clearly see the double strike in the word god but all the other letters are smashed together
     

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  7. Tom lynch

    Tom lynch Member

    The coin is in really good condition actually it is blurred as if it was struck right on top of each other or smashed when stamped in press
     
  8. Tom lynch

    Tom lynch Member

    I took a few more
     

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  9. Tom lynch

    Tom lynch Member

    These pictures may be better
     
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  10. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Circulation Damage! :(
     
  11. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Sending it in would be a waste of time and money. It was minted by a worn die and it’s seen way too much circulation as it has circulation damage. Any doubling you see was caused by the die being worn.
     
  12. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    As above, it is die deterioration damage, not a Doubled die. Notice how close to the edge "Liberty" is located. Good sign of damage. IMO, a common thought . There are huge numbers of coins with die deterioration doubling, but very very few of actually finding a true doubled die coin in circulation. The process occurs as the usage of the die slowly causes the die metal to spread, causing a similarity to a true doubled die when it strikes a coin. One of the most common questions on the forum.

    Jim
     
  13. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    Just a suggestions, but if you have a fairly new cell phone, the cameras are good enough to take photos good enough, that our members here could give you comments on. Just check this site (Search window on upper right of page) for "photos" and you'll see ways to use your phone.
     
  14. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Better pics but sorry, no cigar on the '46.
     
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