1865 Indian Head Cent - Longacre Doubling?

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Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 5:36 pm I saw this 1865 Indian Head cent with all the lettering on the obverse doubled. Is this an example of "Longacre Doubling" that I've read about? Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff

ksammut Pillar of the Community United States 1003 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 6:34 pm I see what you are talking about, but could you take up close photos of the letters? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
AcesKings Pillar of the Community United States 1629 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 7:19 pm This is Longacre doubling on one of my Proof Indians. You can see how it completely surrounds the lettering instead of being offset to one side or the other as regular doubling would be. Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 7:35 pm The coin's not mine, so that's the best photo I can share. I saw it on ebay and starting researching it. I couldn't find an 1865 listed with this type of doubling. Then I ran across an article on Longacre Doubling and that seemed to be the best answer. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
Celticsoul Pillar of the Community United States 1566 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 8:12 pm Looks like Machine Doubling to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Mike1487 Pillar of the Community United States 709 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 8:34 pm Yes, your findings are correct Paul. Longacre doubling. Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 01/26/2015 10:00 am Thanks for the help. I'm glad I came across the article on Longacre Doubling. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 01/26/2015 12:36 pm After looking into this coin I decided to order a copy of Rick Snow's book on Flying Eagles and Indian Head cents. That should give me a good education. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
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