1919 Buffalo with extreme date doubling

Manorcourtman · December 8, 2025 7:22PM

Here's an extreme example of mechanical doubling on a 1919 Buff. The coin also has doubling on other areas but the date is extreme. Took some pics tonight and thought I'd share them.

erwindoc · December 8, 2025 7:52PM

Impressive!

dcarr · December 9, 2025 5:43AM

Yes, impressive doubling.
And I agree that it is "strike doubling" and not die doubling (so not really a "doubled die").

FullHorn · December 9, 2025 7:01AM

Nice!

It looked familiar to me so I looked at my 1919 and sure enough.

BuffaloIronTail · December 9, 2025 8:16AM

It's a rather strong case of strike doubling on both coins. I can see how there could be confusion with a true doubled die.

Pete

RandomSchmoe · December 9, 2025 8:36AM

Interesting! Also, fantastic photography! I wish I were interested in photography enough to learn to take pics like this.

Aspie_Rocco · December 9, 2025 2:15PM

@RandomSchmoe said:
Interesting! Also, fantastic photography! I wish I were interested in photography enough to learn to take pics like this.

A simple lens clipped to your phone can give amazing results.

crazyhounddog · December 9, 2025 5:39PM

If the doubling is north and south it machine doubling. If east to west it’s a double die. At least that the rule of thumb the way I learned it.

johnny9434 · December 10, 2025 5:21AM

@crazyhounddog said:
If the doubling is north and south it machine doubling. If east to west it’s a double die. At least that the rule of thumb the way I learned it.

Good to know, thanks 👍

1919 Buffalo with extreme date doubling

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