1943 Cent - Double Die or wishful thinking?
MVC
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Take a look at this 1943 Steel Cent. Specifically at the 43 in the date. You can see outlines of both the 4 and 3. I have not seen another example like this so I am interested in opinions/etc
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Check closer to see if "Liberty" "In God We Trust" or the date have extra thickness compared to another steel cent.
<< <i>the 9 has some action to the SE also. But it could be lighting. Do you have the coin in hand? --Jerry >>
I noticed that too.
Hard to tell from the pictures though.
I think it needs a closer look
<< <i>Looks like die deterioration or machine doubling to me.
Check closer to see if "Liberty" "In God We Trust" or the date have extra thickness compared to another steel cent. >>
Hoard the keys.
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<< <i>I agree that it's die deterioration or die fatigue. It seems to happen to these '43 cents a lot. >>
Hmmm. Perhaps steel is harder than copper.....
WS
<< <i>These are very common. I have a few like that. One is on the "s" and I so want to wish it into being a double "s" but alas I know it isn't. >>
What he said.
These are very common on 43 cents.
<< <i>I have a close up picture of my 1943 DDO under Water Sports Variety sets. The focus is on the 9 and not the 43. The fat tail of the 9 is what you need to look for. What you have is die deterioration like what is seen on the often promoted “poormans” 1955 DDO.
WS >>
Here's a picture of my 1943 DDO, note the extrame thickness of the tail of the 9 and the notching on the bottom of the 1 and 4:
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
<< <i>Die fatigue >>
.....me agree.
.......these are from cherrypickers' guide.