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New Member
United States
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Good Evening CCF! I finally came across a couple Semiquincentennial nickels the other day and decided to scope them. I noticed extra thickness on the obverse, notably on the "In God We Trust" section so I wanted to see what everyone thinks. I compared it to the other (also a Philly) but the letters looked to be a normal strike. Possible Die Deterioration? Should I have not put off my eye exam?        As always, I appreciate you all taking the time to weigh in! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Definitely much thicker than normal. Looks like a new unlisted DDO to me. Definitely worth getting it listed. Errers and Varietys.
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Moderator
 United States
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well that is interesting looking - but I would have to see other examples first - I don't know what is 'normal' for these coins yet.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7509 Posts |
It show's all the characteristics of a doubled die strike, I think it is a genuine hub doubled specimen.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2836 Posts |
I haven't come across any yet, but it definitely looks like extra thickness, nice find.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6491 Posts |
That looks exactly like the distended letters on other DDOs. That would be a really exciting find! Makes me want to rush out and find some new nickels to search. =)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1250 Posts |
Very Nice!
I haven't seen any new one yet, either!
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New Member
 United States
28 Posts |
Thanks everyone for the feedback! I have reached out to Dr. Wiles and will update the post if it is attributed.
Fingers crossed!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10497 Posts |
Great to notice that! |
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Moderator
United States
15403 Posts |
I'm not an expert on DDO - just sending along hopeful congratulations if the DDO suspicions are confirmed. |
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Moderator
United States
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Interesting find. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7010 Posts |
I've only seen 1 example from Denver, but yours looks promising  |
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Moderator
United States
95432 Posts |
can't wait to see the results |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5770 Posts |
That certainly looks like extra thickness. Hope you get good news. Congrats on the find.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very cool find, good luck with the listing!
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Posted 05/10/2026 7:13 pm
Uncirculated American Silver Eagles 
