1964-D Nickel - Doubled Die Reverse / DDR ?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 5 / Views: 806
seattleMD Valued Member United States 405 Posts	Posted 04/08/2008 9:08 pm I have a suspicion this is not DDR, but I've never seen it before and am curious to know what it is if it isn't DDR. It almost looks like the lettering and the metal immediately around it is peeling away from the coin surface. http://crhfinds.blogspot.com/2008/0...-nickel.html Report this Post to the Staff

InfiniteInterest Pillar of the Community United States 673 Posts	Posted 04/08/2008 10:00 pm It looks like Die Deterioration to me...Not a doubled die. I know that is what Die Deterioration Doubling looks like...but you'll have to wait for someone more informed on this to find exactly how it gets that way. Report this Post to the Staff
seattleMD Valued Member United States 405 Posts	Posted 04/08/2008 10:05 pm Die Deterioration Doubling sounds like a good description of what I suspected it to be. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/08/2008 10:37 pm Actually the metal isn't peeling away. When the die wears it removes the device's edges and flows into the field. Nickels being harder wear the dies faster. Seems like these dies were also used beyond their normal age. The Denver Mint made the record number of Nickels that year. And they probably cut corners to get there. 1,787,297,160 from that mint. Report this Post to the Staff
seattleMD Valued Member United States 405 Posts	Posted 04/08/2008 10:54 pm so that would also explain why I always find so many 64Ds in my rolls - more than any other nickel type from the 60s ... and you are confirming it's Die Deterioration Doubling correct? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/10/2008 6:27 pm Yes I agree. I always like to know why. If I know why something happened, then I feel I have learn that and can move on. If not, I always question what I find. I save coins for educational purposes. that is why I come up with coins that questions are asked about. So I would keep it for future reference in case someone asks a question and you can show them what they might have if they can't produce an image. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 5 / Views: 806

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.25 seconds to rattle this change.

1964-D Nickel - DDR?