When was it reported?

koynekwest

This query was posted in another thread which is no longer active-

"In what year was the 1916 dd buff discovered? I don’t know, but I would assume it was some years after the fact."

I'll answer it again for those who may be interested-

It was first reported in the July, 1962 issue of the "Numismatic Scrapbook" magazine, some 46 years after the fact. Here's the story. It certainly IS a hub doubled variety, i.e. a major doubled die. How the doubling on the feathers, ribbon ties, braid, neck, and chin were overlooked is a a mystery but the misconception was eventually corrected in subsequent issues. Other than the 1955/55 cent and, to a lesser degree, the 1939 "Doubled MONTICELLO" nickel and the 1934 doubled die obverse quarter, doubled dies were largely ignored except by a few (wise!) specialists.

ricko

It would seem coins have both a wider audience now as well as increased scrutiny by collectors. Cheers, RickO

koynekwest

Ever since the publication of both Breen's massive volume on US Coins and especially since the Cherrypicker's Guide, collectors and others are paying much closer attention.