1969s double die lincoln PROOF!?

BobbyDees

I found this very interesting penny in my proof set. Since it is still in holder, it is very difficult to veiw with my QX5. Seems to have definite notching1969 S Proof Doubled Die Lincoln.

oldhougie

cool!

MadMarty

Modern Crap!!!

DMWJR

That appears to be mechanical doubling, and is common. There is only one doubled die known for 1969 proofs, and that is a doubled die reverse.

19Lyds

Ah Yes. But was it mechanical on the first strike or the second strike??

BobbyDees

what accounts for the distinct notching on the D and G? rather than just a slide? I have mech doubled 69's unc but this does not look like any that I've seen. does 1st or second strike create this appearaance?
Bobby

LanLord

Could that be worn die issue? Almost like Longacre doubling?

oldcameoproofsguy

I agree it looks like mechanical doubling to me too.

That is a very nice clear macro image! Good job.

DMWJR

<< <i>what accounts for the distinct notching on the D and G? rather than just a slide? I have mech doubled 69's unc but this does not look like any that I've seen. does 1st or second strike create this appearaance?
Bobby >>



Look at the recent thread where there are five test coins for you to guess which are doubled. Mechanical doubling on proofs does not look exactly like mechanical doubling on business strikes.

WoodenJefferson

BobbyDees,oldhougie

Conder101

<< <i>Could that be worn die issue? Almost like Longacre doubling? >>


Longacre doubling is not caused by die wear. Longacre doubling is seen on new dies and fades as the die wears.

cladking

I don't see anything that looks like notching except on the "D", and this isn't clear notching either.