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Rest in Peace
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Hi guys I know everyone out there has a far better coin collection than me, BUT, I finally came across a "Double Legend" in my collection...I know, that everyone may not be impressed, but I am excited....    |
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Canada
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That's interesting wert, thanks for sharing. I assume this is Machine Doubling ? Guess I'll have to dig out my nickels and see if I have one. How tough a find is it, and is it found in other years besides 46 ? |
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Rest in Peace
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I am not sure if it is " Machine Doubling" or not..Maybe some one with more knowledge that myself could set me straight....I JUST started looking trough my collection after years and years of hiding in a closet...The only thing is I only have a weak magnifier glass to find these things. If I do find more, I will definitely post pictures. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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wert, look at the reverse and see if you have a 6/6 variety.  |
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Moderator
 Canada
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Wert, for a small investment of $20 or so, you may want to invest in a triplet loupe lens, it will make examination and the hunt for varieties that much easier for you.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Would someone please explain the terms 'double legend',' Machine Doubling' and '6/6 variety'. Thanks! |
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Rest in Peace
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SHAFTA9a...Here is the other side, but I am not sure what 6/6 means or what to look for...?   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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6/6 is 6 over 6 and Its where the 6 is doubled
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Rest in Peace
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Yikes....Looked trough about 10 more nickels and found another one...1950 nickel, see pics below (sorry about the scans).   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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The doubling on the 1946 and 1950 5c appear to be Die Deterioration Doubling. Worn out dies can develop these pillow-like structures beside the legends & devices. The 1946 example shown is nice one. BTW the so-called 6 over 6 is a misnomer. The name makes it sound like it's caused by a double punch but it is another Die Deterioration Doubling variety. It is cool looking too though. |
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Hi Scissel You may be right with the 1950, but I have the 1946 in my hand and to me does not look like " Die Deterioration Doubling", it is definitely punched twice if punch is the correct word for it... But remember, I am not as knowledgeable as your self and a lot of people out there....  |
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