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Message:: [QUOTE="dog_pound, post: 2701633, member: 77895"]Just a question and I am unable to take pictures right now. (Sorry I know it helps)  So pending a few answers when I return from buisness trip I will post pictures.  I have a 1953 proof nickel the Reverse has some doubling.  The second "O" in Monticello has fairly significant doubling on the east and west of the letter & slightly elongated.  The second "L" has doubling to the east of the vertical line and is bowed out in a convex manner almost rounded.  There is slight doubling in the "RIC" of America.  I am also seeing several slightly split serifs under magnification.  I did not see in CONECA a DDR for the 53 Jeff proof, nor any other mentions.  My questions are: With regards to flat field doubling specifically imperfectly aligned proof strike. Is/can the doubling be localized normally to a specific 2-3 letters, or should I be seeing a bit more shelf like doubling in other places.  Additionally is it common to see elongated/stretched almost rounded doubling. (Not the typical die deterioration look common on buisness strike) but more of a obvious double, and finally am I likely to see split serifs on a proof under magnification on a jefferson nickel since it is traditionally a difficult to strike metal.. Again yes I know pictures would help but I cannot take them right now.  If a couple of the questions could be answered I would greatly appreciated it, and will post the pictures upon return.[/QUOTE]