Maybe it's because I just love Buffalo nickels or because it's on the reverse, but I'm a little surprised the 1935 DDR-1 doesn't get more respect. On better grade, EDS coins the doubling can be seen on much more than just FIVE CENTS.
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Definitely need at least one shield nickel on there, maybe one of the 1873 DDO varieties, like the 1873 dime these are crazy wide spreads but confined mainly to the center of the design.
Probably also need to include at least one of the WWII era over dates, I'd nominate the 1942/1 dime but wouldn't argue much if you preferred the 42/1-D dime or the 1943/2-P nickel.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
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Great DDR for a Proof, but I think we need more than notched corners to make the list.
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I mentioned the '71-S Ike earlier in this thread. In addition to the extreme notching it also shows clear separation lines if you look closely but they're kind of hard to see because of the heavy frosting on the lettering. It's also several times rarer than the '61 half.
The 1842 small date seated half dollar has a double die reverse that is really cool. Although it is exceptionally rare and shows best with an AU+ coin, unfortunately there are only a small handful known. It is an underrated variety that has two die marriages, the first of which shares the same obverse with the 1842 small date small letters variety which adds extra to the coolness factor. However, you just can't find these.
1919 deserves it just because it is a doubled die discovered nearly 100 years after its striking AND had massive doubling. How this escaped attention for so long is so weird. How many are there known now? 3?
@seanq said:
Definitely need at least one shield nickel on there, maybe one of the 1873 DDO varieties, like the 1873 dime these are crazy wide spreads but confined mainly to the center of the design.
Probably also need to include at least one of the WWII era over dates, I'd nominate the 1942/1 dime but wouldn't argue much if you preferred the 42/1-D dime or the 1943/2-P nickel.
Sean Reynolds
Here ya go - the widest spread DDO in shieldnickeldom.
@seanq said:
Definitely need at least one shield nickel on there, maybe one of the 1873 DDO varieties, like the 1873 dime these are crazy wide spreads but confined mainly to the center of the design.
Here ya go - the widest spread DDO in shieldnickeldom.
@seanq said:
Definitely need at least one shield nickel on there, maybe one of the 1873 DDO varieties, like the 1873 dime these are crazy wide spreads but confined mainly to the center of the design.
Probably also need to include at least one of the WWII era over dates, I'd nominate the 1942/1 dime but wouldn't argue much if you preferred the 42/1-D dime or the 1943/2-P nickel.
Sean Reynolds
Here ya go - the widest spread DDO in shieldnickeldom.
A great one!
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I also like the DDO 1872 1/2 dime and 1876-CC dime.
Maybe it's because I just love Buffalo nickels or because it's on the reverse, but I'm a little surprised the 1935 DDR-1 doesn't get more respect. On better grade, EDS coins the doubling can be seen on much more than just FIVE CENTS.
At least it's in the Red Book. And I agree-EDS specimens are very impressive.
Definitely need at least one shield nickel on there, maybe one of the 1873 DDO varieties, like the 1873 dime these are crazy wide spreads but confined mainly to the center of the design.
Probably also need to include at least one of the WWII era over dates, I'd nominate the 1942/1 dime but wouldn't argue much if you preferred the 42/1-D dime or the 1943/2-P nickel.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Anyone like the 1971-S Eisenhower Dollar Silver Proof DDR FS-801??
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Great DDR for a Proof, but I think we need more than notched corners to make the list.
the 1969 ddo cent works
I mentioned the '71-S Ike earlier in this thread. In addition to the extreme notching it also shows clear separation lines if you look closely but they're kind of hard to see because of the heavy frosting on the lettering. It's also several times rarer than the '61 half.
The 1842 small date seated half dollar has a double die reverse that is really cool. Although it is exceptionally rare and shows best with an AU+ coin, unfortunately there are only a small handful known. It is an underrated variety that has two die marriages, the first of which shares the same obverse with the 1842 small date small letters variety which adds extra to the coolness factor. However, you just can't find these.
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1919 deserves it just because it is a doubled die discovered nearly 100 years after its striking AND had massive doubling. How this escaped attention for so long is so weird. How many are there known now? 3?
Current census for the 1919 10c DDO is 24.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/937347/1919-mercury-dime-confirmed-ddo-discovery-piece-census-in-1st-post/p1
Here ya go - the widest spread DDO in shieldnickeldom.
http://www.shieldnickels.net
If some of the Shield 5c had hubbed up a little better on the first hubbing they'd surpass all the rest of the doubled die US coinage IMO.
Great DD's mentioned here, but still IMHO...
The King and The Queen
This variety is just surreal
1873 DDO S1-1001 F-06 FS-103 (FS-008.8)
http://www.shieldnickels.net/top20/73F06.html
The most famous DDR in the Morgans
A great one!
I know you have a strong list Tom, but the 55 DDO Die #2 ain't to shabby
