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I thought I would share a nice example of Machine Doubling or MD as many of us use. This example for newbies to see what we are referring to. Notice how flat it looks. Also notice how much lower it is from the lettering. Lastly notice how it takes away from the lettering. THIS IS NOT A DOUBLED DIE. The doubling on a doubled die will be the same height of what it is doubling, pluse it will add to the device rather than take away. I hope this helps.  |
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seal006 Can you take a look at the 53 LC I posted yesterday. I thought that a worn die would double all the numbers on the date. The coin I posted just doesn't seem to fit the description of a worn die or MD (or are they two different things). Can you straighten me out a little on this ?
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I always get excited when I see Machine Doubling until I realize how thin the letters are and that is all that it is. Thanks for the picture. Very Clear. |
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seal006 Can you take a look at the 53 LC I posted yesterday. I thought that a worn die would double all the numbers on the date. The coin I posted just doesn't seem to fit the description of a worn die or MD (or are they two different things). Can you straighten me out a little on this ? I believe your coin is Machine Doubling along with heavy circulation. Circulation wear can soften and flatten devices. There could be some die wear as others suggested, but from what I see it is more circulation wear than that. Keep in mind, true doubled dies are very hard to find, especially the very noticeable ones. This is why their value and desirablity are so high. Do not loose faith. Keep searching and learning along the way. You will find one, a good one, as long as you keep searching. Remember, you cannot find what you do not seek. |
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Quote:I always get excited when I see Machine Doubling until I realize how thin the letters are and that is all that it is. Thanks for the picture. Very Clear. I still get excited too. But even after I come to my senses and realize it is MD, I still feel excited, cause I still keep it. I even still sell them, not as doubled dies, but for what they are. Which is a really cool looking coin. |
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Nice MD example!
What year nickel is this?
Edited by Tunnioc
12/29/2015 8:07 pm
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1971 It will be in my ebay store after the 1st. Edited by seal006
12/29/2015 8:13 pm
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Thank you seal006. Looking for errors is a fun hobby and a great stress reducer. I remember looking at error coins for sale and thinking "How can someone sit and look for errors for hours". then I found my first Wide AM and I was hooked. Have searched over a hundred thousand pennies and still love it. (I am now going back through the bags since I am much wiser since getting on this forum). You people are great and thanks for taking the time to help us beginners. Very much appreciated ! |
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I go back through coins all the time. I am still amazed what I missed the first time around.
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