Need tips when viewing shiny coins

collectorof2much

Since I'm new at trying to distinguish if a coin has any errors I am looking for some help. It seems that every shiny coin viewed up close shows halos (for lack of knowing the proper term) around the numbers and letters which can look like doubling (maybe doubling is not the proper term either) at times. I'm assuming that knowing the difference just comes with experience but I would appreciate any tips on the subject. I've included 3 photos of a 1971 D lincoln cent which is a good example of what I'm talking about, it looks like doubling with the 9,7,1 & maybe even a D over a D?

JBK

This is your third thread with the exact same text and photos.

Jzyskowski1

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Same as the first time and the second time and…….

JBK

Hmmm. Something is up with the forum.

The OP shows as having been logged in most recently on July 12, but this thread was started today.

Also, a couple closed threads have had new responses posted to them.

Is there a bug that is posting threads or replies days late?

Calling @PCGS_Moderator ....

PeakRarities

@JBK said:
Hmmm. Something is up with the forum.

The OP shows as having been logged in most recently on July 12, but this thread was started today.

Also, a couple closed threads have had new responses posted to them.

Is there a bug that is posting threads or replies days late?

Calling @PCGS_Moderator ....

Yes, it appears that some type of bug has reared its ugly head. Some threads have replies that posted 5x duplicated.

ricko

@collectorof2much... Your pictures show die erosion... No numismatic premium. Get a Redbook, you can learn a lot from that publication. Cheers, RickO

PCGS_Moderator

Thanks JBK and DeplorableDan .
I have escalated this concern to Vanilla.