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Message:: [QUOTE="Spark1951, post: 7201308, member: 90692"][USER=119139]@Reyneer[/USER] ...regarding “doubling became more and more” and “more markers not on the photos”... When the die is created, and doubling occurs, it is usually at its strongest when first used.  As it is used, the coins exhibit the doubling less and less as the die ages (stages) and sometimes the doubling is no longer evident at the end of the die’s useful life. When you see the markers with the photos of a variety, it is the more identifiable markers.  There could be several more markers but not strong enough for inclusion with the rest. You keep saying: “...worth more money...”.  Generally, any coin is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it.  By this, I mean a 1982 small date zinc ddr-002 may be worth $25 in MS60 to most folks, but that “one guy” out there in la-la land might offer $40-50 because he “just has to have it “ for his collection.  What you need to come to grips with is collecting coins, especially those from circulation, is never a good investment with profit in mind.  More than likely you will lose money over time due to inflation or lack of demand.  Most folks here collect coins because they love them.  They, and I include myself, don’t expect to “strike it rich from pocket change”.  But they are proud of their collections... I’ll post another answer to one of your questions, later...Spark[/QUOTE]