1962 Proof Hub Doulbed Reverse - Nicest One I've Found

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coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/25/2015 01:17 am Even with the setup I have for taking images, I found mine lacking for quality of a fantastic DDR I found tonight. There are a lot of images and this coin deserves a good looking over. Sit back and take a peek. Report this Post to the Staff

Slamnbass Pillar of the Community United States 3644 Posts	Posted 02/25/2015 02:40 am Wow very nice! Nice find...this was from the Philly mint right? Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12839 Posts	Posted 02/25/2015 03:04 am Amazing photos. Just...wow. Report this Post to the Staff
JDRMCB Pillar of the Community United States 616 Posts	Posted 02/25/2015 04:34 am I found one of these a while back. Take a good look at the designer's initials (VDB) on the obverse. If it's from the same die pairing you'll know it when you see it! If so, post a pic and explain what could have caused this. It's got me puzzled! I'll try to get some good pics of mine and post as well. Nice find Coop! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/25/2015 09:56 am Yes it does look a bit different. Did you find a listing for it yet? I've looked around a little bit and haven't seen an exact match yet. Most listings don't show images and using vague markers leaves you wondering. Explination of what happened to the VDB: The VDB is incuse on a coin. When the die moves slightly, then the incuse design moves and leaves the mint mark looking larger than normal. Tip of the day The incuse devices are raised on the die. So when these raised devices on the die get worn down/polished out, then no VDB will show up on the coin. Thus the mystery of the missing VDB initials on the post-1918 forward cents. Another image of the coin I just took I feel the other ones don't do justice. I did find one marker that is a match on one of Wexler's listings. 1962 1 cent WDDR-022 Edited by coop 02/25/2015 12:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
JDRMCB Pillar of the Community United States 616 Posts	Posted 02/25/2015 12:39 pm That's it!! Here are a few pics of my coin. I'd say we have a matched pair of the same reverse hub doubled 1962 proof penny! What do you think coop? But unfortunately, I too was unable to find an exact match to any of the few listed DDR's for that year due to the lack of or nondescript die markers. As for the designers initials, the doubling is quite impressive, especially on the lower half of the B in VDB! I'm not seeing wider or larger initials that you would normally associate with incuse doubling, instead I can clearly see complete separation between the doubling. Thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/25/2015 2:20 pm The marker that confirmed it to me is the Bot on the top of the 5th column. That was the marker Wexler mentioned. Mine had it. Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 03/20/2015 10:26 am Thats really a nice find and in beautiful condition..good eye and great pics as usual Report this Post to the Staff
Dar Pillar of the Community United States 1476 Posts	Posted 03/20/2015 5:35 pm Beautiful! Nice find Coop! Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 03/20/2015 7:29 pm Excellent! Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 03/20/2015 7:53 pm Cool EPU! Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3330 Posts	Posted 03/20/2015 8:18 pm Congratulations! Report this Post to the Staff
uruman Pillar of the Community United States 5193 Posts	Posted 03/21/2015 12:59 am real nice find , congrats. Report this Post to the Staff
arby96 Pillar of the Community United States 2111 Posts	Posted 03/21/2015 01:14 am How is this different from a mechanical double? "LOVE THE HUNT!" Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 03/21/2015 01:34 am you the man, coop. way to go. Report this Post to the Staff
Eva Valued Member United States 190 Posts	Posted 03/22/2015 08:28 am Omg! JACKPOT!! Congratulations COOP by the way....DAR I looooove your signature that is tooooo funny!! Same thing happened to me Report this Post to the Staff
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