1987-D LMC Possible DD on E-Pluribus unum

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  1. Ranbrook

    Ranbrook New Member

    Hello folks just came across this. Looking for info on the following pictures. The "L" and "U" looks split on top and rest is mess. Looked on Wexler's Doubledie and a couple of more forms. Thanks for any and all help. Sorry 85-D.
     

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  3. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    It appears to be a severe case of DDD.
     
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  4. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Looks like minted by a worn out Die to me.
     
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  5. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Yep, die deterioration.
     
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  6. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    YEP . + on Die Deterioration
     
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  7. Ranbrook

    Ranbrook New Member

    Thanks guys, was leaning that way except like I was saying the split "L" and "U"
    below that and the "S' at the end. All three are show splits on them and thinking
    DD.
     
  8. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    Some of these coins were plated in a 90% copper bath. This could be one of them. would this be considered a mint error? Ask @paddyman98.
     
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  9. Ranbrook

    Ranbrook New Member

    Doing a little more research I've come up with something similar, the 1983 DDR.
    The only thing similar is the E-Pluribus Unum. The One cent Union is not doubled.
    Could this maybe be a class 4. Not sure how they were stamped as they transitioned around that time. Thanks again.
     
  10. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    This
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    and this an 83DDR upload_2020-12-1_19-28-17.png
    do not look the same.
    A class 4 Doubled die has full doubling on every device, if one area of the die is stronger and other areas are not seen then it is either a different class or it falls into the most common category of worthless doubling.
    I would encourage you to read through this
    http://doubleddie.com/144801.html
    and then read this.
    http://doubleddie.com/58222.html

    PS your coin is text book DDD.

    Here is the full reverse of the EPU that I posted above.
    upload_2020-12-1_19-42-29.png
     
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  11. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Definitely a worn out Die.
     
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  12. Ranbrook

    Ranbrook New Member

    Okay and thanks guys! Just amazed it is worn in one area. Again thanks for the info.
     
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  13. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It's not worn in one area. That is a known and well documented weak spot. It is caused by the design of the coin.
     
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