Found 2 of these coin's the other day,they are almost identical, with the exception of one having a die crack on the book, the coin posted is the one with out the die crack. Appreciate all opinions.Thanks.
It is not a double die. Just strike/machine doubling. FYI, significant double dies are no longer a notable part of modern U.S. coin production due to the change to single-hubbing techniques for die production at the mint.
“Land of the free because of the brave”
“Saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone”
In Deo solo confidimus
Member since 2026
Successful BST transactions with: Ted 1, JWP, bigjpst, Vetter, nickelsciolist,
Maybe I'm seeing things (highly possible, since the OP's photos are photos of the camera screen and not the true image it produced), but this sure looks like notching on the motto:
Also on 'LIBERTY', though I think it's also machine doubled. Note the 'doubling' on the 'R' goes the opposite direction from the obvious machine doubling visible in the loop:
You Suck! Awarded 6/2008- 1901-O Micro O Morgan, 8/2008- 1878 VAM-123 Morgan, 9/2022 1888-O VAM-1B3 H8 Morgan | Senior Regional Representative- ANACS Coin Grading. Posted opinions on coins are my own, and are not an official ANACS opinion.
Answers
Found 2 of these coin's the other day,they are almost identical, with the exception of one having a die crack on the book, the coin posted is the one with out the die crack. Appreciate all opinions.Thanks.
Was it a pain to take those pictures?
That's a lot of pain. Nice coin though.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Do you study all of your pocket change like that?
Micah Langford - https://www.oldglorycoinsandcurrency.com/
He does, but it's a pain.
some insignificant mechanical doubling
worth 25 cents
It is not a double die. Just strike/machine doubling. FYI, significant double dies are no longer a notable part of modern U.S. coin production due to the change to single-hubbing techniques for die production at the mint.
“Land of the free because of the brave”
“Saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone”
In Deo solo confidimus
Member since 2026
Successful BST transactions with: Ted 1, JWP, bigjpst, Vetter, nickelsciolist,
Maybe I'm seeing things (highly possible, since the OP's photos are photos of the camera screen and not the true image it produced), but this sure looks like notching on the motto:
Also on 'LIBERTY', though I think it's also machine doubled. Note the 'doubling' on the 'R' goes the opposite direction from the obvious machine doubling visible in the loop: