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Message:: [QUOTE="19Lyds, post: 440929, member: 15929"]It all makes sense if you break each part down. The real value in a doubled die is that each coin produced from that die is exactly the same. The only differences would be in die state as dies do wear out, crack, and clash. Doubling on a coin means nothing if it occured during the minting process. The real value comes when the doubling occurs before the minting process during die production. Some doubling is quite dramatic while others are nearly undetectable. The Eisenhower series is loaded with extremely minor doubled dies and I suspect the reason for this is the shear size of the coin. Trust me, once you fully understand what to look for, you'll not only find doubled dies in the Eisenhower Series but in every other series of coins. Kennedy's have lots and lots while the Washington series also has a fair number. Not all of them are remarkable or even command any kind of extra premium, but they are still doubled dies. The break through piece of equipment for me was in purchasing a Stereo Microscope since I cannot loupe worth a poop. The scope makes it much easier to detect these coins (unless they jump at you of course like the 72/72) For the Eisenhower Dollars, look at the serifs of the motto on the obverse and the C in AMERICA on the Reverse. These will usually indicate doubling by having some type of split in the serifs. Once you spot these, other doubling on the coin will be easy to spot.[/QUOTE]