1976 D PENNY ERROR?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by J Sanchez, Jun 9, 2016.

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Is this a double die?

  1. Penny

    42.9%
  2. Nickel

    71.4%
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  1. J Sanchez

    J Sanchez Gold & Silver

    I found this penny in my pocket change, any ideas from you guys?
     

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  3. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    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
     
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  4. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I voted nickel.
     
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  5. J Sanchez

    J Sanchez Gold & Silver

    Thanks so much for the help and as you can tell I need lots of it. I appreciate your time
     
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  6. smarch

    smarch Active Member

    you da man!
     
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  7. pennsteve

    pennsteve Well-Known Member

    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?
     
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  8. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    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.
     
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  9. J Sanchez

    J Sanchez Gold & Silver

    Thanks so much Kentucky, this helps a lot.
     
  10. tomfiggy

    tomfiggy Well-Known Member

    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".
     
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  11. J Sanchez

    J Sanchez Gold & Silver

    I'm so new to this that I made that mistake. By making mistakes is my best way to learn LOL
     
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  12. J Sanchez

    J Sanchez Gold & Silver

    Thanks for helping!
     
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  14. J Sanchez

    J Sanchez Gold & Silver

    Now this is big, thanks for the time and all the help
     
  15. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    One more great website!
    I want to share this website with you - http://www.error-ref.com/
     
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  16. J Sanchez

    J Sanchez Gold & Silver

    Awesome, thanks so much!
     
  17. Daniel Kirschbaum

    Daniel Kirschbaum New Member

    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
     
  18. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Welcome to CoinTalk. The best way to get information is to start your own thread under Error Coins or US Coins. Include pictures.
     
  19. Bobbi

    Bobbi New Member

    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?..
     
  20. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Magnetic, so it must be either iron or plated with a ferromagnetic material. Try to weigh it and that narrows the possibilities.
     
  21. Oops1968

    Oops1968 New Member

    Explain what nd is compared to actual dd
     
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