Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
Fred-Is this differentiated from machine doubling by the fact that it is seen all around some letters (and not at all around others)? Machine doubling seems to be more directional with a second off center bounce of the die(s).
Collector and dealer in obsolete currency. Always buying all obsolete bank notes and scrip.
Usually DDD (Die Deterioration Doubling) is seen on the devices facing towards the rim. The flow of the metal moving from the centers outward wear at those areas of the die.
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
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Die Deterioration doubling- Worn or overused die
for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
In other words, spend it.
Or keep it for reference
BHNC #203
Fred-Is this differentiated from machine doubling by the fact that it is seen all around some letters (and not at all around others)? Machine doubling seems to be more directional with a second off center bounce of the die(s).
Usually DDD (Die Deterioration Doubling) is seen on the devices facing towards the rim. The flow of the metal moving from the centers outward wear at those areas of the die.
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Similar doubling occurs else where on the obverse
