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Can a coin be regraded for new error found?

MRMONOPOLYMRMONOPOLY Posts: 4
edited October 30, 2020 8:39AM in U.S. Coin Forum


Came across this little gem 1961 Franklin Proof half dollar and upon inspection with my microscope I can see the extra punch marks. Any advice would be appreciated.

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  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If legit, a DDR

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 45,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It shouldn't require re-grading. It's a matter of just adding the DDR designation to the slab label if the grading service can verify that it's a DDR.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.

  • yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 4,572 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I am seeing extra outlines on both sides of the letters,
    which may simply be reflections off the mirrored field.

    Here's a page with known DDRs for 1961 Franklin half dollars:
    http://doubleddie.com/1159340.html

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MRMONOPOLY .... Welcome aboard.... I cannot conclude anything from that picture....Unlikely to be a DDR if not attributed - unless it is very minor. Most likely some machine doubling, which does not command a premium. Better pictures would help... straight on with no light reflections. Cheers, RickO

  • ɹoʇɔǝlloɔɹoʇɔǝlloɔ Posts: 1,436 ✭✭✭✭✭

    what microscope do you use? been shopping and can't decide on what will be best for coin inspection - thx

  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PCGS offers a variety attribution service. There's detailed information on the website.

    Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.

  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,885 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 30, 2020 6:36AM

    If it has very strong doubling of E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES, and HALF DOLLAR it could be fairly valuable.

    Here's a link to the Coinfacts page for the 1961 DDR proof.
    Lance.

  • JBKJBK Posts: 14,637 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You can always pay to have something regraded.

    But in your case I am not seeing the DD based on the photo (maybe MD).

  • MRMONOPOLYMRMONOPOLY Posts: 4
    edited October 30, 2020 8:44AM

    @RickO I added a new picture without the light glare

  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 32,123 ✭✭✭✭✭

    you can save that microscope image and post the saved image instead.

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
  • BStrauss3BStrauss3 Posts: 3,107 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You can have a coin regraded because of the phase of the moon, IF you are willing to pay the fee.

    Whether the TPG will agree it is a recognized variety, that's a different question.

    -----Burton
    ANA 50 year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,763 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 1, 2020 2:32PM

    I'm going to guess MD from comparing your image with the one @Ikeigwin posted.

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