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1892 Columbian Grade and Doubled Die?

I bought a 1892 Columbian yesterday and it appears flawless to me as well as the date being doubled, world being doubled and well as letters in Chicago doubled. Is this a documented doubled die? If so does it command any special premium because of it? Thanks in advance.

Ogden

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  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,714 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I see two pictures of Columbus, but none of the revrese, can you edit and add the reverse pic?

    Thanks,
  • Sorry, I posted the obverse twice.

    Thanks
  • Are the pictures good enough to venture a guess on the grade? The reverse does not show the doubling, but it is there and beautiful. My macro will now take a closer photo.

    Ogden
  • Can't tell anything from your picture. Can you get a close up?
    My guess is that it's just strike doubling though.

    Ray
  • Sorry, my camera will not get any further detail. I'm not sure what else I can try, but I'll try it again later. Thanks for your responses.

    Ogden
  • darktonedarktone Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭
    Ogden, I know there are some double die varieties for this coin but I am not aware of any that will increase value much. Most of these do have some strike doubling in the lettering. mikeimage
  • darktonedarktone Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭
    I forgot to tell you my trick to get a better picture out of a camera that won't zoom in close enough- tape a low power loupe over your camera's lens( it really does work!). mike image

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