No, it's mechanical doubling.....a very very very comment effect,
and not considered an error.
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@gslittlebit said:
ok thanks, guess im not sure about the difference.
An RPM is not possible on modern issues since the mint mark is no longer punched into the die like they used to be. That is why it is mechanical doubling.
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No, it's mechanical doubling.....a very very very comment effect,
and not considered an error.
Mintmarks on.modern coins are not punched into the dies - they are part of the hub design. So, there are no more RPMs.
If you do a search there are lots of threads on different kinds of doubling
What JBK said.
An RPM is not possible on modern issues since the mint mark is no longer punched into the die like they used to be. That is why it is mechanical doubling.
Tons of information on DD and RPM:
http://doubleddie.com/
Welcome to the forums @gslittlebit.
@gslittlebit .... Welcome aboard... Check the link above to learn more about doubled dies and other doubling... Good luck.. Cheers, RickO