Is this a doubled die reverse on my 1873-P Liberty Seated Half Dollar.

NumisOxide

Can some people give me an opinion on this reverse? It looks like doubling. The coin is a PCGS AU50 1873-P no arrows, closed 3. WB-102. Some of the Letters look doubled. I had this coin for about 5 months and today I decided to examine it closely with my 10x loupe and I took some pictures of it. What do you think? Thanks.



Looks like a die break on the top of the second T in STATES





edited: The title.

Nocerino18

I would have to agree, definetely doubled. That will sell for quite a premium when you decide to let it go. Fleebay would be a great place to unload it.

Melmcbee

Those are great pictures.

Conder101

Longacre doubling, no premium.

nwcs

I agree, Longacre doubling. Still cool, though.

tmot99

3 votes for Longacre doubling

dorancoins

<< <i>Can some people give me an opinion on this reverse? It looks like doubling. The coin is a PCGS AU50 1873-P no arrows, closed 3. WB-102. Some of the Letters look doubled. I had this coin for about 5 months and today I decided to examine it closely with my 10x loupe and I took some pictures of it. What do you think? Thanks. Looks like a die break on the top of the second T in STATES >>



I would have to concur with the other guys on this thread - its a double die. By the way - nice macro pics!

NumisOxide

How do tell the difference between a double die and Longacre doubling? Does anybody else have an opinion on the reverse on my coin?

Smittys

Sorry no Doubled die.

Gonfunko

<< <i>How do tell the difference between a double die and Longacre doubling? Does anybody else have an opinion on the reverse on my coin? >>


A true double die will display split serifs on the letters and separation on only one side of the letters. Longrace doubling, however, appears as an outline on both sides of the letters, such as on your coin. The name comes from the fact that it's most often encountered on coins designed by Longrace.

JRocco

Cool, but not a hub doubled die.

grip

What Gonfunko said,great pictures.
Al

lathmach

This is quite common on seated coinage. It's not die doubling.

Ray

NumisOxide

<< How do tell the difference between a double die and Longacre doubling? Does anybody else have an opinion on the reverse on my coin? >>




<< <i>A true double die will display split serifs on the letters and separation on only one side of the letters. Longrace doubling, however, appears as an outline on both sides of the letters, such as on your coin. The name comes from the fact that it's most often encountered on coins designed by Longrace. >>



Thanks everyone for the info and comments. Also, thanks Gonfunko for the explanation. Now I understand the difference between a double die and Longacre. Learned something new today.

mozeppa

nope ...not doubled