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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 717161, member: 112&quot;]I think a large part of the reason that it is hard for some folks to understand is that all they have are pictures to look at. If they had someone, in person, who could point out the differences in flat shelf like doubling (mechanical doubling), and rounded (hub) doubling - then it would be a lot easier. You need the depth perception that you have when viewing the coin in person that you just can&#039;t get with a picture. </p><p><br /></p><p>Then, once they can see that, it can be explained what to look for in pictures so that it can be recognized there as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Reading pictures is as much of a skill as anything else in numismatics. But it is a skill that comes easier for those who have the prior in hand experience.</p><p><br /></p><p>Of course I agree with you completely regarding your thoughts about the multitude of very minor errors that so much is made of these days. Of course that only happens because there is nothing else for those guys to look for anymore. And they are bored.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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