1996 S Quarter Doubling? More Input Please

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E and A New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 08/02/2013 5:44 pm Here is a circulated 1996 S quarter we found. There looks like doubled lettering, on the mintmark and LIBERTY especially. Some of the image has an doubled effect. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks. Edited by E and A 08/02/2013 6:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff

E and A New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 08/02/2013 5:49 pm You know, we're looking at this coin right now and those pictures don't do it justice. We'll get some more up soon showing the doubling on the date and Liberty. Here we go..... Edited by E and A 08/02/2013 6:26 pm Report this Post to the Staff
macmercury Pillar of the Community United States 5832 Posts	Posted 08/02/2013 6:39 pm I believe is classic Machine Doubling. Report this Post to the Staff
E and A New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 08/02/2013 6:54 pm How is this type of doubling different than the others? This is the second response I've gotten on Machine Doubling. How do you tell? Report this Post to the Staff
Indian1 Pillar of the Community United States 3640 Posts	Posted 08/02/2013 7:08 pm This type of doubling is caused by the die/die's moving or bouncing slightly when the coin (planchet) is struck. Or even movement of the planchet itself. There are many types of Machine Doubling. On a true doubled die the doubling is actually on the die/die's or hub. Search around on here for pics./info etc. that show and explain how each type of doubling is or occurs. It takes a while for one to spot the difference but when you learn the coining process itslef very well, it is easier to spot the differences. Report this Post to the Staff
coinaki Valued Member United States 207 Posts	Posted 08/02/2013 7:22 pm Mechanical Doubling. http://doubleddie.com/144822.html http://www.coingalaxy.com/coininfo/doubling.html Edited by coinaki 08/02/2013 7:23 pm Report this Post to the Staff
E and A New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 08/02/2013 7:44 pm Very nice info links, Thank you Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/03/2013 3:37 pm Indian has it right. I will add that Machine Doubling reduces the size of devices (damaging) where on a doubled die the devices are enlarged. Doubled die: Machine Doubling can be seen on doubled dies as well: Edited by coop 08/03/2013 3:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Indian1 Pillar of the Community United States 3640 Posts	Posted 08/04/2013 09:37 am Coop Had a thought. When it rains it pours Wonder if any of the coins that were attributed as tripled are actually DDO / DDR's etc. along with MD ? Looking at that 69-S made me wonder. Report this Post to the Staff
DavidFNYC Valued Member United States 95 Posts	Posted 08/04/2013 09:55 am One pointer to help differentiate Machine Doubling such as you have on your coin and real double die is split serifs. There are a number of great site with photos of the various kinds of doubling. If you're really going to get into these kinds of varieties you should look into getting a hold of any edition of "The CherryPickers Guide" or if there is a particular series of coins there are Error and Variety guides for most and they all have sections with pictures of the different kinds of doubling with information as to what to look for. Some go into great detail of the minting process which help you know what you're looking at. That way you can tell the difference between Machine Doubling and Die Deterioration Doubling, neither of which are true "double dies" as those are created when the die has been altered. Report this Post to the Staff
E and A New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 08/04/2013 2:32 pm Thank you coop that clarified it alot. Thank you all for the great input :) Report this Post to the Staff
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