1968 S still neat.

I do realize this is machine double I just thought it still looked kinda neat because it made him smile. Also is this a machine triple? ‍♀️

 

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The date is die deterioration

 

This type of effect occurs when there is play in the equipment and tools used to coin the cent. The 'wobble' that occurs at the end of the die stroke results in the material from the devices (and in this case, the profile of the bust) to smear. The burnished material takes on different looks dependent on how much play is present at the time of the stroke. Normally, a single shelf. But it can be much worse.

The bottom line: the damage occurs on a single stroke.

 

Good for conversation and perhaps show-n-tell thanks for sharing it. Good luck.

 

LOL. He should be smiling as he has represented the US cent for a long time now.

 

I agree I like the drawing of the three types of types of

Thanks for the information appreciate you sharing your time wisdom.

 

Hmmm

 

It's strike doubling. The '68-S and '69-S are infamous for it.

 

Here it is on one of ours. As you can gather, the die is in perfect shape...