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1955-S DDO?

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 Posted 12/04/2013  12:51 am Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add enick to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Hello all, I just joined here. I have a 1955-S penny that has me stumped whether its a known variety or not, please help me out.



1955-S-DDO?

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 Posted 12/04/2013  01:04 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CoinDan98 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I don't see doubling.
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 Posted 12/04/2013  01:12 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add enick to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
hello, u=the "R" under the loop, looks like there are two R's at the Bottom left of the "T" and "Y" there is a small double notch/ line. I have a full roll of these. Thanks for the reply.
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 Posted 12/04/2013  01:17 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add unholyroller to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Your images aren't clear enough to give an honest and complete opinion, but from what I can make out, it looks to be Machine Doubling. Clearer pictures will help
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 Posted 12/04/2013  01:29 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add enick to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I have a cheap camera these are the best I can do. I will try and get better pictures. Thanks for the reply
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 Posted 12/04/2013  05:59 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Collector-Corner to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
A few things to note;

There is a website called http://www.coppercoins.com that will assist you in identifying whether the coin is a doubled die or not. Look to the top left in the navigation pane for "die variety search" or words to that effect. On the next page, in the top box, put the year and then check the box for the mint mark you have, then hit go.

Another site called http://www.errorvariety.com/OFD/MD.html will assist you in determining whether or not the coin suffers from Machine Doubling or not.

Basically, Machine Doubling damages the coin. It may give an appearance like a doubled die, but it is not. Typically the numbers and/or letters will have some of it removed, and possibly lowered. Machine Doubling was very common in the 1950's through the 1970's.

The "R" looks like is suffers from a Machine Doubling, meaning that the actual "R" is not its normal size. Its defiately not larger than normal, or showing a heavy thickness.
The "1" looks like it suffers from Machine Doubling, just the corner of the "1" is actually removed - which takes away from a device - meaning that its more than likely Machine Doubling.
Machine Doubling is common, and considered "damage" vice abn error, and has no additional value.

As for the camera. Check to see if the camera has a MACRO setting. It is sometimes represented by a flower. Turn on macro and it will allow for better close up pictures.
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 Posted 12/04/2013  10:56 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add just carl to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
As already stated it appears to be simply Machine Doubling. Dies wear out and in many instances leave what appears to be doubling. A famous one is the 1955 Lincoln Cent. There is a real doubled die and many, many that have the last 5 in the date a bit smeary. Looks like a sort of doubling effect and many keep one in the slot for the doubled die in their Albums if there is a slot for them.
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 Posted 12/04/2013  6:11 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add enick to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
here is more clear shot... thanks

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