Gold Double Die Errors

Blade

Does anyone know what is the most dramatic double die error on a gold coin? Here is an 1888 $20 with a double die reverse that is visible to the naked eye. Is there anything more dramatic?

fcloud

I think the 1955 cent has a huge split, but there could be something worse. (cents are red) Oops!

ar18

that is a doubled die, not familiar with gold so have no atributuion info.

Blade

1955 cent doesn't count unless it's gold plated

RYK

Gold coin errors are generally rare. I do not know of any similar double die gold coin errors, but admittedly, this is not my area of interest.

CaptHenway

Probably the 1856 Proof $3 reverse with the large DOLLARS hub, introduced in 1855, impressed over the small DOLLARS hub originally used only in 1854.
Tom D.

Blade

ttt.

Also, does anyone have a pic of the 1856 $3 referenced below? This isn't a double die, but an interesting error.

PerryHall

The 1890-CC double eagle has a reverse double die. It can be seen in the "E PLUR" part of the motto.

Blade

Is the 1890-CC more dramatic than the above 1888?

Coxe

I sold this coin, an 1849/49 half eagle, in my FUN auction consignment. Has a nice doubled date in the year of the Gold Rush.

CaptHenway

<< <i>ttt.

Also, does anyone have a pic of the 1856 $3 referenced below? This isn't a double die, but an interesting error. >>



The 1856 Proof $3 is a doubled die, a dual hub doubled die. The doubling manifests itself on the word DOLLARS.
TD

PerryHall

<< <i>Is the 1890-CC more dramatic than the above 1888? >>



A little less dramatic. There's a picture in the ANA counterfeit detection book put out in the early 1980's. All 1890-CC double eagles that I've seen have used this reverse die so there is no premium but its neat to look at and study.