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rec'd '03 Silver Eagle Proofs/w/DD

jpumperjpumper Posts: 170
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The new West Point Proof issues came with double dates and much other doubling I see under the scope on the obv. Have the dies been changed to eliminate this, or do I think I have a rare breed here? I hope for the later. Appreciate any comments.
TIA
JP
Its a foul ball by a fair margin.

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  • richbeatrichbeat Posts: 2,288 ✭
    More than likely it's machine doubling. How did you get them so quick? I couldn't get into the website to order until yesterday. image
  • jpumperjpumper Posts: 170
    I went to the mint site, registered, and ordered them last weekend. They supposedly were to be available April 2. Rec'd them yesterday. They are absolutely georgeous.
    Its a foul ball by a fair margin.
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    How'd you get them before someone that used their subscription service?
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Any "doubled die" on a 1998 or later coin is theoretically impossible, since the Mint has employed a "Single squeeze" method of die production since that time. Multiple hubbings are required to produce any doubled die. Anything after this date that shows "doubling" is undoubtedly machine, mechanical, or strike doubling.
    (These terms are different names for the same type of "doubling.")
  • jeffnpcbjeffnpcb Posts: 1,943 ✭
    imageI ordered 5 on the 2nd and got them in this mornings mail! Haven't had a chance to check them over yet, but at first look they are stunning!image Who would think snail mail was that quick. Ordered them standard, but were shipped priority for 3.95, which was the standard rate!
    HEAD TUCKED AND ROLLING ALONG ENJOYING THE VIEW! [Most people I know!]

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  • jpumperjpumper Posts: 170
    Bill, I did subscribe and they sent them awfully fast here in No Cal.
    Its a foul ball by a fair margin.
  • jpumperjpumper Posts: 170
    koynekwest---upon further review, even the tops of her toes are struck oddly with strong doubling. Sorry no pics available yet, but when I add that, I will be happy to attach.
    John
    Its a foul ball by a fair margin.
  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,245 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Remember- proofs are struck multiple times... it is possible that the coin shifted ever so slightly that only some parts on the edges were actually doubled, and the other parts just refilled by the dies (the heat of a die will melt the coin as the metal fills the crevices of the design).

    Jeremy
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  • wallstreetmanwallstreetman Posts: 2,938 ✭
    You can fool man but you can't fool God! He knows why you do what you do!
  • wallstreetmanwallstreetman Posts: 2,938 ✭
    You should see the doubling on my 93, massive! I will bring it from the bank next time!
    You can fool man but you can't fool God! He knows why you do what you do!
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Finally got mine today.
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    I have a subscription and got mine last Thurs!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    I wonder how they determine when they send them out, I have used the subscription since last year and always get them later than everyone else.
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • wallstreetmanwallstreetman Posts: 2,938 ✭
    Got mine yesterday, cant believe I dont have to send any back! All are flawless!
    You can fool man but you can't fool God! He knows why you do what you do!
  • ClausUrchClausUrch Posts: 1,278 ✭
    Got my two today from subscription. Beautifully hammered, flawless...the best yet from the mint....Kudos
  • ElectricEyeElectricEye Posts: 2,354
    got mine yesterday - sent one back, light milky haze 10-3, 2 were awesome

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