1983 Lincoln Cent Doubling On Reverse

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Jimmy1972 New Member United States 38 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 5:07 pm Hey guys, I was looking for your opinions on this 1983 Lincoln Cent that appears to have doubling in the word States on the reverse side. Let me know what you think. Report this Post to the Staff

Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 5:21 pm Looks like machine damage. Keep on looking. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 6:42 pm MD, this is what true doubling looks like, note it's not shelf-like, more rounded. Report this Post to the Staff
cwb Pillar of the Community United States 3463 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 7:58 pm Don't forget to weigh it! Report this Post to the Staff
Slamnbass Pillar of the Community United States 3644 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 8:31 pm But take it out the 2x2 first Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 8:46 pm with all the above, especially the part about weighing it. Report this Post to the Staff
Jimmy1972 New Member United States 38 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 8:55 pm Lol. I took it out of the 2x2 and weighed it and it's 2.6 grams. I also attached another image. Report this Post to the Staff
Jimmy1972 New Member United States 38 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 9:02 pm The other question I have is what causes the shelving like that? Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 9:04 pm It is MD and not a doubled die. The 1983 doubled die reverse is much more prominent, in ONE CENT especially. Edit: coop is probably the go-to guy to answer the shelving effect question. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Edited by spru 03/18/2017 9:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Jimmy1972 New Member United States 38 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 9:09 pm Thanks guys. I'm really learning alot here. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 9:44 pm Quote: The other question I have is what causes the shelving like that? The die creates the devices on it's downstroke, then if it's loose in it's retainer, it shifts horizontally on the upstroke and alters them. It's Strike Doubling. Edited by CoinMasters 03/18/2017 9:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Jimmy1972 New Member United States 38 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 10:07 pm Thank you Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 03/18/2017 10:18 pm Your welcome. In all fairness though, there are other theories. I just think the one I stated is the most logical. It is known for sure that it stems from a loose die because when the mint employee tightens it, it stops the Strike Doubling. I just can't believe the other main theory that says it goes up and down twice. Report this Post to the Staff
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