1865 Indian Head Cent Fancy 5 - Longacre Doubling?

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angellionel Valued Member United States 191 Posts	Posted 07/18/2015 9:58 pm Hi all! I believe that this 1865 Indian Head cent's doubling is Longacre Doubling, but wanted to confirm with those here who are much more experienced with such doubling. The doubling is evident on the obverse, visible in UNITED STATES, AMERICA, and the date, as well as possibly in some of the feathers. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Report this Post to the Staff

keepcalmandcoinon Pillar of the Community United States 865 Posts	Posted 07/19/2015 01:08 am Looks like longacre doubling to me. Report this Post to the Staff
AcesKings Pillar of the Community United States 1629 Posts	Posted 07/19/2015 1:56 pm Longacre doubling shows doubling (typically uneven) surrounding the letters and devices in various degrees. A doubled die would show a shift of the design in one direction. The "U" in United clearly shows doubling on the inside of both uprights, so it is LD. Here's a portion of one of the most severe LD coins I have....... Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/19/2015 4:52 pm AcesKings - Boy that is quite an example! This is also called "shelf doubling', I believe. Report this Post to the Staff
angellionel Valued Member United States 191 Posts	Posted 07/19/2015 6:22 pm Thanks all! Quote: AcesKings = Longacre doubling shows doubling (typically uneven) surrounding the letters and devices in various degrees. A doubled die would show a shift of the design in one direction. The "U" in United clearly shows doubling on the inside of both uprights, so it is LD. Here's a portion of one of the most severe LD coins I have....... Very nice example, and the information is very helpful. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
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