Hello Cointalk! Fairly New To Error Coins, Tried To Read A Guide To Doubling, But Couldn't Understand Most Of It. Searched Through A 1000 Coin Denver Mint Bag And Found 6 Of These. All Are Visible To The Naked Eye. Wondering If It Was A Significant Error Or Not. Thanks, Jesse
Mike, Thanks for your reply. I saw some pictures of die deterioration doubling, they look as if the raised areas slope down into the fields. The doubling on the bison looks to be indented into the fields, and only shows on the right and bottom of the reverse. Could die deterioration cause this? -Jesse
Sometimes die deterioration takes very unusual forms. Incuse doubling is one of them. I have a quarter with extensive incuse doubling and I have no doubt that it is DDD. I have no clue why it takes this form on occasion. The radial flow lines and "orange peel" texture seen on your coin indicate a late die state. That's when DDD generally shows up. DDD can be localized or widespread.
Hi, The die being extremelely worn is the culprit on most of the doubling. I can also see evidence on the "S" of PLURIBUS that indicates a little die chatter (the die moves a little during the strike) that would cause the flat , shelf-like doubling. This is not the kind of doubling that adds value to a coin, in fact being considered a late die state strike might even reduce the collectibility of the coin. Have Fun, Bill
