1952D cent double strike, PMD, die clash, or ....?
FF93USAFA
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I was told to post this here. I found this 1952D cent coin roll hunting. It looks like a double strike to me (doubled TRUST” at the top). One commenter thought it was likely damage or die clash, but I have doubts on those possibilities. Any suggestions on how this happened? Mint damage?
Thanks!
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Interesting extra S T.
Anyone?
A vise job?
Oh.
Forgot to ask.
Post a pic of the reverse.
Yes, lets see the reverse. Doesn't seem to fit a double strike to me... the abrupt right angle indentation to the left of the 'ST' seems odd. Also, if double struck, I would expect to see other remnants of the first strike elsewhere. So I have no explanation right now.
titled strike from a false die is my first impression w/o a reverse image
Could possibly be double struck. Second strike off a tad, obliterating the first strike except in the corner?
Pete
Here is the reverse and another one of the obverse. I think I can make out a bit of a “U” as well right next to the last “T” in the clear “TRUST” as well.
Of course, what I want to see and what might actually be there may differ, lol
Is the coin out of round at all? Is that flat-looking area near LIBERTY thinner on the edge?
The flattened rims are a strong indication of PMD, IMO. The indented area on the right doesn't look like it could be caused by a normal die at the mint.
I'm thinking it was somebody playing with a vise that transferred the letters to something then that was pressed against this coin (similar to what @LanceNewmanOCC posted). Or maybe something left over from a Lucky Cent/encased Cent die. Just guesses, but until somebody has a plausible explanation of how this could occur during the minting process, I'm leaning towards PMD.
Pass for now
I am thinking (and agree with @Oldhoopster) that this could well be a Lucky Cent that has been removed from the holder....Many were damaged during the encasing process, which usually consisted of a 'press' to insert the cent in what was a transition fit opening. The press could certainly transfer letter impressions if a tad off center. Cheers, RickO
Some call 911, ask for Fred!
It's all damage.
Okay, which one of you guys had the speed dial to 911??
I get to my office early !
You need to carry a pager!
I can hear the youngins' now...........what's a pager??
Thanks muck. It had to be TGTBT!
*much
Welcome aboard @FF93USAFA
PMD to me.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
I saw one on an older TV show recently.
I understand that doctors still use them and waitstaff in many restaurants use a variation, but otherwise pagers are a totally obsolete concept.
If you were out somewhere and your pager went off, good luck trying to find a payphone. (What would Superman do in the modern era?
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Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and comments. I certainly appreciate it!
Frank