1995 DDO/DDR/Strike through grease error maybe
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Agree, it appears to be struck thru grease on the obverse but not seeing a DDO.
The reverse appears to be die erosion doubling.
@ifthevamzarockin are these clearer? And, the die erosion doubling is something new and I’ve been reading a whole lot. Thank you!
@ifthevamzarockin look at the R in LIBERTY, the N in IN, the W in We and the RUST in TRUST. I can’t seem to get a clearer picture but it may be because I’m sitting outside as well.
Your photos are good and I see what you are talking about.
When you have grease fill the grease will push into the low spots on the die.
The letters tend to fill with grease and can cause all sorts of anomalies.
I think what you are seeing on the lettering is a byproduct of the grease filled die.
Is there a known doubled die in that year? If yes, just compare to photos online. If no, then why are you scrutinizing for DDs for that date?
You are free to do what you want, of course, but it sounds like you are approaching this backwards, and are looking at every coin to see if it's a DD.
It would be a much better use of time to make a list of known DDs and then only scrutinize those dates. Everything else would just get a quick look for obvious errors such as clips, struck throughs, etc.
If you want to take the time to scrutinize every coin that's fine with me. It will slow you down and I'll find the errors and varieties you don't have the time to search for.
No split serifs or notching. No widening of the letters. In fact the high areas of the letters are thinner.
Characteristics of hub doubling
https://www.doubleddie.com/58222.html
@JBK as a matter of fact there is according the the Cherry pickers guide. I’m learning and seeing more stuff everyday. I fancy the Pennies right now, but do spend time on all other coins that may dad had collected and hide over the years. I was hoping these forums would be more about teaching or helping me to learn. I guess not so much.
@Oldhoopster I was unsure what I was looking at and required some help. I’m trying to be more mindful and not ask but I was stuck.
If there is a known DD then yours needs to match it exactly. If you thought it matched and wanted an opinion that's great. But there was no indication you had done any of that, hence my comment.
You can ask all the questions you want but you apparently wanted opinions or feedback so I gave you mine.
If you only want positive opinions and not advice or constructive opinions then just say so. You won't learn much that way, though.
It appears to have some grease filled areas and die erosion doubling. No DDO or DDR. Cheers, RickO
OP is a newbie trying to learn and you are being too harsh. I can see a newbie's confusion and questions with such a coin. Crystal Clear Clarification is necessary. We were all newbies at one time.
While the coin is kinda neat, it does not have much numismatic value.
My personal opinion is:
Obverse: Struck through grease.
Reverse: Not a DDR but some kind of machine or hub doubling or die erosion.
Value: $2 -$5
Advice to OP: Do not be discouraged, keep asking questions. Usually there are enough knowledgeable people on this forum to help you with any coin questions you may have. Some answers may seem harsh when not intended to be so.