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New Coin Lover Trying to find my first DD.....

Is this it? 1983 Lincoln Cent!



Thank you for your time.

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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,776 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great close up imaging.

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ModCrewman said:
    Welcome aboard...nothing more needs to be said by me.

    Just again, how amazing is it that someone just getting started in the hobby was able to get the opinion of perhaps the world's foremost authority on error coins. Way to go @FredWeinberg !

    Yes Indeed.

    There is also Tom.

    Mike and Jon also chime in sometimes.

  • I could have sworn that it was because of how the T and E in United were spread out and on both sides.

  • Thanks All I will keep looking.

  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,525 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Below is a photo of one that is on eBay right now that will hopefully help you to see what you are looking for.

    Good luck with your search.

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

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  • jtlee321jtlee321 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Are you trying to stick only to Lincoln Cents? If not, give the 1964 Kennedy's a try. There are numerous examples to be found and the '64 Kennedy's are as common as dirt. I've found numerous examples from the 90% junk boxes of dealers.

    Here is one that is relatively easy to locate, it's actually a 1964-D Tripled Die Obverse. Once you see an actual example in hand, it will be much more difficult to mistake machine doubling for a doubled die.

    Take a look at In God We Trust on the Kennedy's.

  • jtlee321 What is a triple die? Now I have to find a Triple!

  • thebeavthebeav Posts: 3,744 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome to these boards 'World'.....Great pictures, by the way !

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @WorldSavingBlog .... Welcome aboard.... as mentioned, your pictures are very good. Fred W. gave you a great explanation... The Cherrypickers guide would be a good investment if you are DD or error searching. Best of luck...Cheers, RickO

  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome. Good advice so far.
    Just google lincoln ddo images to get a "feel" for what to look for.
    Here are a couple real life examples to compare to:



    And a slightly more extreme example

    I can provide close-ups if needed.

    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • tincuptincup Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome to the forum. We all had our learning curve when it comes to doubled dies vs. ejection or mechanical doubling. Keep the sharp eye out and they will be found....

    ----- kj

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