Double struck or triple struck?

coindude88

bolivarshagnasty

Looks more like severe mechanical doubling to me.

coindude88

@bolivarshagnasty said:
Looks more like severe mechanical doubling to me.

That's what I thought at first......

But look in the middle of the reverse, the stem that connects the second big leaf to the branch and it looks like a multi strike for sure...

Smittys

Show obverse to tell better

davewesen

don't buy off of that - I have seen similar that turned out to be reflection from plastic in 2x2

coindude88

@davewesen said:
don't buy off of that - I have seen similar that turned out to be reflection from plastic in 2x2

HAHA. No I just cherrypicked this coin. I have it in my hand and its not a reflection.

coindude88

@Smittys said:
Show obverse to tell better

Obverse is also double struck as it should be on these types of mint errors.

I believe it is a Double/S or Triple/S in collar. (no rotation)

JBK

I am not saying it is not doublestruck, but here is a thought...

In a double struck coin the first strike should usually be flattened down by the second strike. The details may still be visible but they will be flattened.

On yours, both strikes seem to have a good degree of relief.

tincup

Without closeup pictures, I cannot make out enough detail to tell for sure what happened. But I do not believe it is double or triple struck. Most likely mechanical doubling; looks like the secondary image has ridges around it. A double strike would likely not have any ridges, but rather a 'ghost' image of the first strike.

MedalCollector

Can you get better photos, of the obverse and reverse, outside of your 2x2? That will help.

It looks like there might be a possibility of it being die deterioration, or even a struck through shifted die cap. However, the doubling should not be present on both the obv and rev, if either of these was the case.

librtyhead

Dbl the "C" in Cent looks triple put that happens sometimes.

ricko

Looks like machine doubling to me..... Cheers, RickO

coindude88

Here's some better pics....

AUandAG

Good close ups there!
Mechanical doubling (Shelf doubling)

bob

coindude88

@AUandAG said:
Good close ups there!
Mechanical doubling (Shelf doubling)

bob

100%?!?

AUandAG

I see no split serifs. If it looks like walking down steps then it's shelf or mechanical doubling. I'm sure others will chime in and confirm your thoughts or mine.

bob

JBK

The doubled areas look larger than the main strike. Somewhat shelflike. All point to MD.

Batman23

I'm not an error guy. But split serifs are for detecting doubled "die" coins. Here is is asking about a double strike coin from a normal die. I don't think you would be looking for split serifs. The previous strikes I would expect to be flattened. I think the spread on this is way too far and tripled to be a normal Mechanical Doubling. Whether this is a legitimate triple strike or a vise job, I am waiting for the experts to give an opinion.

Jimnight

I would also say it's MD

abcde12345

@Jimnight said:
I would also say it's MD

coindude88

Thanks, guys.

MsMorrisine

MsMorrisine

keep it

take it to a show