Good morning J. First, the correct term is Doubled Die, not Double Die. Second, your poll does not make sense. You're asking about a possible penny error and your poll is, well, read what you wrote. Third, all I can see is what looks like MD or Machine Doubling which is quite common. The only known Doubled Die on a 1976-D cent is extra thickness on the word "LIBERTY" and on the motto. 2 varieties exist. They are classified as Light Extra Thickness and Moderate Extra Thickness. Try searching for CopperCoins.com
My question is this. WHY would you attach a poll asking if it's a penny or a nickel when it is obviously a penny? Are you trolling?
The Machine Doubling they refer to means that the dies shifted while the coin was being struck which leaves some shelf-like flat shadows that look like the original struck letters or numbers. When a die is made, if the characters are struck twice in making the die, we end up with Die Doubling which is often referred to as a "double die" and can be worth LOTS of bucks.
There are a few doubled die cents that are "worth lots of bucks" because they are very rare. Most doubled die's aren't worth a whole lot. There are between 10 to 15 million people searching through pennies at any given time. If there are 10 coins that have been found of a certain rare type you will see that the chances of finding one are about as good as winning a lottery. I love this hobby but I have let go of any illusions that I will ever find "the big ones".
Here are some websites you can visit if you want to study. I have looked at every coin on these sites more than once so I will know what to look for. www.doubleddie.com www.coppercoins.com www.varietyvista.com
I have a 1976 d mark penny with nothing printed on the back it weighs 3 grams . a normal penny weighs 3 grams .i was told by a coin shop if it weighs the same its a miss print but his books doesn't show it .still trying to find out what is worth
Welcome to CoinTalk. The best way to get information is to start your own thread under Error Coins or US Coins. Include pictures.
I found what i thought to be a 1976D silver penny,but it sticks to a mangent,so i take its not silver...but i also cant get any info on this penny,its not in misprints,double die,or penny error...does anyone bo anything about this penny?..
Magnetic, so it must be either iron or plated with a ferromagnetic material. Try to weigh it and that narrows the possibilities.