Poss. 1979-P Doubled Die Obverse Penny - Solved - Not Doubled Die Obverse / DDO !

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tarheelblueboy New Member United States 9 Posts	Posted 01/16/2012 02:46 am So I came across this super shiny 1979 penny at work (I'm a teller @ a credit union), and I think it may be a doubled die. I can't find any information on the internet or any databases about a 1979 doubled die obverse penny. I'm brand new to coin collecting, so this could be my first real rare find. What do you all think? I'm thinking I should get it graded. If you look at the date and the last 9 you can see a chip that appears to have landed up and to the left. There seems to be lots of doubling on all the words, it's really a beautiful coin. I was surprised to find such a shiny coin in circulation, and even more surprised once I scanned it and looked at it under magnification. Scans do not include the reverse, but I can assure you it is just normal. Please include any info if you have any on 1979 doubled dies, because like I said, I found none. Edited by tarheelblueboy 01/16/2012 4:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/16/2012 06:09 am to CCF. It looks like MD " Machine Doubling" to me. No added value. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 01/16/2012 06:48 am I don't see any doubling of any kind. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19976 Posts	Posted 01/16/2012 10:00 am doublED die....and this one appears to be machine doubled if anything....no added premium. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
Jayman931 Pillar of the Community United States 2651 Posts	Posted 01/16/2012 10:46 am Cant tell if there is doubling or if its just the lighting...better pics needed imo Report this Post to the Staff
tarheelblueboy New Member United States 9 Posts	Posted 01/16/2012 11:59 am Thanks for your responses everyone. I took these with my scanner, and increased the contrast and such. I didn't think it was MD because it's doubled everywhere. Plus, it's smooth and rounded, but I have little clue of what to look for. I'll post some better pics once I get my loupe in the mail this week. Report this Post to the Staff
tarheelblueboy New Member United States 9 Posts	Posted 01/16/2012 12:39 pm I read some helpful articles on the topic. You all are correct that this is Strike Doubling. I looked more carefully at the reverse and it has signs of Strike Doubling as well. The forum has been very helpful! I'll keep looking! Edited by tarheelblueboy 01/16/2012 3:53 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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Poss. 1979-P Doubled Die Obverse Penny - Solved - Not DDO!