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2012 Silver Eagle

ashelandasheland Posts: 23,755 ✭✭✭✭✭
I picked this up last night and noticed the date appears doubled.
Is this a doubled die?


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  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Based on what I see, it's mechanical/ejection doubling,

    and not a doubled die.
    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,755 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank you Fred!
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,933 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well, Fred was Johnny on the spot and no need to respond any further!!
    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yep... shelf doubling... not that Fred needed any backup...image Cheers, RickO
  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,755 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Still an interesting specimen. image

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