I came across a 1995 D penny where the date appears to be moved to the right a little with the zinc underneath showing. Forgive me for poor quality pictures. The zinc is bright and crisp to the left of each letters in liberty. The T and E in United on the reverse appears to be doubled at the top also. Sorry, no pics of it. Is this considered an error?
It looks like ejection doubling to me...a form of Machine Doubling. It's doesn't add any value, it's very common. Showing a sharp picture of the whole coin will often help us diagnose things too. Calling all Doubling experts?!!
I think this is what is referred to as split-plate doubling, where the die moves during striking, and for clad coins, it can break the cladding. Wait for others... http://www.error-ref.com/split-plating-includes-split-plate-doubling/
..it’s called “split plate doubling”...Spark @Kentucky ...sorry, man...I posted 3 microseconds after you...
I stand corrected...got my terminology mixed up... ejection doubling causes a different type of damage entirely.
...whereas, based on the half-life of a cesium atom (the Naval Observatory Atomic Clock)...it’s close enough for govt. work, but with my luck it would end up 4 and I would get a demerit for being late...tough crowd!…Spark
hey chris jarrell there's nothing wrong with your pictures, there really good. your coins shows split-plate doubling, keep the coin for reference since your new to coin collecting. good luck and welcome to CT.
Well if that happened they’d lose at the hearing because there’s no way my clock is wrong. It’s state of the art and I keep it wound every day. The numbers and hands even glow in the dark!
@chris jarrell your question has been answered. Good eye and your photos are good, but . . . here I go again with my advice on posting photos. You should try to post straight on shots, in focus, FULL IMAGE photos (after you upload your photo, two buttons appear: Thumbnail and Full Image, click Full Image and your photo appears full size on your post and is easily enlarged by clicking on it). Photograph coins on neutral backgrounds like black, grey, or white. Crop out superfluous background so just the coin shows, and post photos with correct orientation so members don't have to turn their computer in some awkward fashion to view it properly. While it isn’t always necessary, it is nice to show both the obverse and reverse, even if your question is just about one side. Members can often give more valuable information having both sides to evaluate. Add close ups of areas you have questions about and make your questions as definitive as possible so we know what you are asking for. And try to have the best lighting possible to show the most favorable photo of the coin. Hope this helps in the future. Good luck
Thanks everyone for your help and advise on my photography. I will definitely do it better. Thanks again.
