What is the "Die 1" designation on the older ANACS holders?
sparky64
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I don't recall seeing it on any other TPG slabs.
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That is referring to the doubled die obverse, there is more than one known for the date and your coin is from Die #1.
Sean Reynolds
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What he said.
Good info, thank you.
I like these holders and that's some detailed label information that doesn't seem to be shown anymore.
I'll have to keep my eyes open for other dies.
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CONECA currently lists 16 different doubled obverse dies for 1934.
sparky64-Here's a high grade example of the coin you posted, a Die #1. This one also has a strong Class VI (thick and/or distorted lettering) doubled die reverse. This die pairing accounts for only 10% of the issue. All coins from this die pairing show an early or early mid obverse die state, as can be seen as clear division lines on LIBERTY and the date.
Fantastic example @koynekwest , thanks for showing it.
I just recently picked up the one shown for a few reasons.
I like the holder, the variety, the low grade and of course the price was right.
I'm a big fan of the series but admit that I'm not up to speed on many aspects of it.
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There's a ton of very strong doubled dies in this series, in the copper-nickel coins as well as the silver ones. They can be seen here-http://varietyvista.com/index.htm
WHEW! That 3 in the date is out of this world neat!
Pete
Pete-
Die state is often overlooked when it comes to doubled dies (and all coins for that matter.) For most doubled dies it's almost as critical as the grade.