1968-S cent hub doubling?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by acanthite, Oct 16, 2007.

  1. acanthite

    acanthite ALIIS DIVES

    Shown is obverse and close-ups of a 1968-S cent pulled from roll searching. It displays some form of doubling (?), I'm guessing offset hub doubling or pivoted hub doubling, both in a north direction. I would appreciate comment on what you all think it is, hopefully the photos are clear enough.

    Note the ridge along the N end, through the tops of the letters. Also, Lincoln has an extra chin and nose profile.

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    The only part of the date I see doubling is on the 9.

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    Here a close up of the ridge and offset lettering.

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    LIBERTY shows an upward spread, but even, not rotated from the center.

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  3. AgCollector

    AgCollector Senior Member

    Looks like mechanical doubling to me because of the flat, shelf-like appearance especially on Lincoln and the T on LIBERTY.

    Nice photos, by the way!
     
  4. acanthite

    acanthite ALIIS DIVES

    Thanks, and 'shelf-like appearance' does well describe what I see in hand.
     
  5. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    machine doubling, sorry, but an excellent example of the type.
    Thanks for the educatonal pictures.
     
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