Doubled Die
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I am still trying to recognize doubled die. Something obvious like the 1955 Lincoln I get but does this 1973 Lincoln have doubled die on the obverse
? Thank you for any help with this question.
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That is the most singled die I've ever seen
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Can you please point out where you see doubling?
No way
A higher level question: why do you care? That's a serious question and answering it will help you get serious answers.
Even if that coin was struck with a doubled die, it would have basically no value. If you listed it for sale on eBay there's a decent chance you'd lose money after fees.
Usually when someone comes here looking at random pocket change, they've been reading "truth-challenged" clickbait...
Not sure what "truth challenged" clickbait is ...Just trying to recognize doubled die. Clearly, I don't.
In order to gain any beneficial help, you must tell what you see as doubled die, not just say obverse. Which portion and why.
Good luck.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
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A doubled die has a second image on the die, displaced from the main image.
https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/5688/Double-Dies-vs-Machine-Doubling/
https://doubleddie.com/144822.html
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Respectfully, I'm curious. Even if there were minor doubling in that coin, it would have little value. So, I'm just wondering why you are looking for something that you can't recognize? I don't mean that to be snarky, I'm genuinely curious. To me it seems like it would be as frustrating as going on a snipe hunt when you don't know what a snipe looks like.
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It is waste of time, in my opinion, to search random coins for doubled dies. DDs are not random - they occur on a particular die and then many coins will be struck from that die. There will be photos in reference sites which you can compare to any suspected DDs you find.
Your time would be far better spent if you compile a list of known DDs and then scrutinize only coins of those dates/mintmarks.
JBK is correct. Collecting multiple resource images and going after near uncirculated examples will improve your hunt a lot.
When you become an expert you can maybe find the worn examples but most of what people post on eBay is NOT a doubled die - its made up in their mind because they saw something like it on YouTube or facebook..
WS
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So I'll repeat my question: WHY are you trying to recognize doubled dies?
You're the one who wants to recognize doubled dies. What makes you ask about doubled dies rather than rim burrs or improper alloy mixes or any of zillions of other things that you might possibly ask about?
I find doubled dies the most perplexing.
Perplexing as hell. Where is mine? People found their doubled die cents because they were filling albums from rolls. You don’t search for doubled dies, you know them when you see them.
I looked at your other posts; you don't have a good eye for these kinds of things in general.
The good news is that there is no requirement for coin collectors to search for doubled dies. Just enjoy your coins as is and don't worry about doubled dies, other die varieties, or errors.
By any chance, were you looking at the ear?
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That is what caught my eye. A Cud?
I think it's just worn down. But that's the only feature that even looks thicker than normal much less doubled.
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Yes I have no eye for this but that is why I ask ...
No eye? Try developing an ear instead. The most abusive aspect of the coin hobby is false “doubled die” coins which are not. More abusive than counterfeit coins? Yah, I truly think so. Why? Sheer volume.
I’ve collected coins for over 62 years now. I own a few (less than 10) true doubled die coins. I had to buy each and every one of them. I never found one. 62 years. Oh, I examine EVERY coin I receive.
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