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for a minute there I couldn't remember if it was pic 1060 or 1160. :-)
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Any new ideas now that I posted the back of the coin? Any and all thoughts are welcom. To me the back looks normal but I may not see everything. Thanks everyone
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I don't see how that could have happened at the mint. If I were you, I would research the mint mark positions for the 1908S to verify it is not a counterfeit. They were counterfeiting coins in the 60s (I have a fake S-VDB from this time period). If it is some sort of error, I doubt it would carry much of a premium due to the PMD and condition of the coin. Hard hole to fill, thanks for sharing! |
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there are only a few mintmark locations for this coin. if you post a clear closeup pic of the mintmark , I can tell you if the coin is real or fake.
Separately, there is no way the front could be double struck without the reverse being equally affected. So, the only question now, in my mind, is whether this is a damaged 1908-S or whether it is a complete counterfeit.
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Just looks extremely dirty to me.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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I agree with robbudo. Doesn't look right to me. Hope you didn't pay too much.
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I finally had some time to take this coin to a coin company that can send coins to PCGS for certification. Needless to say this didn't solve anything as one dealer said he was 100% sure it was error and oddity (doubled face). he said that the details he saw under a microscope proved it out. He wanted it brought back so his partner could decide how best to sell it. Brought in on another day and after 10 seconds he said it wasn't doubled. He placed the value of the coin between $90 - $100 (key date). Oh well it was exciting while it lasted. Thanks again everyone for weighing in on the coin.
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09/06/2012 7:32 pm
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OK so now three dealers have weighed in on the coin with 2 stating it's a doubled die and 1 stating it isn't as he could find no other example is listed in the price guide. Here are 2 additional pictures with greater magnification complements of an online auction site.   |
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There are no known double dies for the 1908 or 1908-S Indian Head cents. The lump between Liberty's eye and headband is a clash from the C in CENT on the reverse. The extra outline of Liberty's face is most likely Die Deterioration, Machine Doubling or a combination, and is not die doubling. One reason I say this is because the large die cracks signify a very worn out die. There is a lot going on with the coin that makes me wonder... wish I could view it in-hand. If you want a definitive answer, I would submit the coin to Rick Snow for a very small fee. It should be easy to nail down the die pairing, as only 8 obverse and 8 reverse dies are known for the 1908-S. If one of your dealers has the Snow Guide, then compare the date and mintmark locations. Edited by Drsandman2
09/13/2012 7:04 pm
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Drsandman2, thank you for weighing in on my coin. I will try to locate Rick Snow on the web. I will also ask about the Snow Guide.
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No problem, and good luck on your quest. Searching for IHC varieties is very addicting! If you send it to Rick, let us know what he says!  Edited by Drsandman2
09/13/2012 8:58 pm
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thank you for the link, I have emailed with Rick and will be sending the IHC to him for his opinion. |
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most likely glue on the obv to make the doubled image.
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If Rick Snow saw it, he would tell you exactly what you have.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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