Found an interesting 2013 penny. Maybe a DDO?
BillF7796
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Hi, I'm new to coin collecting and recently found an interesting 2013 penny that might be a double die obverse. However, I'm still learning how to identify different coin error's and wanted to get other opinions. Thanks!
Also, I've tried to drag and drop pictures but that didn't work. I'm not sure how to get the images to show up in my post? So I posted links to the pictures in my google drive. Thanks again!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WBunW7_YcxNnZqh8cxzfaTZfWzq-_cGJ/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v8b6hEmPe7HFQddZBaO3fD_B33ly66ju/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uCyFOoBseUXJGgEfEO3IMFkVFm3ieZ5p/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VnJXN50H4_i8IAdZMsO65cRCUfRWxX-v/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RmfNlTuADeVQJ0uPRqC82ophIB5BII05/view?usp=sharing
Comments
How much research have you done?
The 2013 DDO is better known on the letters and not so much on the date.
Are there known DD according to Variety Vista, Coneca, wexler?
Did you research die erosion doubling?
Did you research machine doubling?
How do you define double die? What is the difference between a double die, die erosion doubling and machine doubling?
If you can answer this stuff you have your answers and don't need to rely on others to answer your questions
Here you go. All of your questions are likely to be answered here:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1074551/info-for-new-members-doubled-dies#latest
Also, the post above by @Relaxn contains good info. Very few doubled dies exist in modern minting to the collectible scale.
Coin Photographer.
Thanks for your help! I’m new and just getting started! I can see there’s a lot to learn! Trying to distinguish between double dies and mechanical doubling well take some work! Thanks again!
A quick bit of advice is that MD is "flat and shelf-like".
Once you see that and fully recognize it, you'll see the difference between MD and DD quite easily.
Plus, it is best to identify the years/mm that have DDs and scrutinize those coins rather than treat every coin as if it could be a potential DD.
@Bill7700 ... Welcome aboard. The above advice is very good... and yes, it does take some studying to understand the intricacies of the various types of doubling. However, it is not hard, just takes a bit of study. Also check sites like Variety Vista, or get a Cherry Pickers Guide (CPG). Cheers, RickO
What @JBK said