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Double Mint Pillar of the Community United States 810 Posts	Posted 04/30/2008 6:08 pm I have a few quarters that have doubling in IN GOD WE TRUST. I cant figure out if they are MD or DD. Can someone show me pics of the difference in IN GOD WE TRUST. I also want to know how to tell the 1939 nickel with reverse of 38 or 40. And also where can I get a high powered magnifying glass and what do you suggest. I have a magnifying glass but certain errors are hard to see with them like the 1988 RDV-006. Report this Post to the Staff

desertgem Pillar of the Community United States 860 Posts	Posted 04/30/2008 7:58 pm Hi, I have several loupes. I have a nice B&L and an old Nikon loupe originally used in printmaking, but the best loupe for the money in my opinion now ( if you don't mind former Russian technology) is a BelOMO. They are extremely good for the price, look at https://www.belomo.us and they are also on Amazon. Expect to pay 20+. They come in 10X and 20X and maybe others also. Jim Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 04/30/2008 8:04 pm Hi, take a look at this example, credit to Ken Potter. I've found that every coin series has a different look to its doubled dies, but the general principles are the same. There are a few good posts on the difference between MD and DD, and here's a good one on doubled dies. Here's one of my favorite DDOs I've found on an 1887 Indian Head cent: Report this Post to the Staff
Double Mint Pillar of the Community United States 810 Posts	Posted 04/30/2008 9:13 pm Thx for the info guys. I have one more question can someone write real quick what to look for in quarters and nickels according to Cherry Pickers Guide. Report this Post to the Staff
Double Mint Pillar of the Community United States 810 Posts	Posted 05/01/2008 12:59 am Is it worth keeping coins with ghost lettering? I have a 1999 CT ghost oak and was wondering if its even worth keeping. Report this Post to the Staff
j_h_s Pillar of the Community United States 1934 Posts	Posted 05/01/2008 06:27 am There are over 100 pages (each) of Quarters and Nickels listed in the Cherry Picker's Guides. Volume I: Nickels Volume II: Quarters. Consider buying both books. Report this Post to the Staff
j_h_s Pillar of the Community United States 1934 Posts	Posted 05/01/2008 06:32 am Typically, ghost lettering is worth keeping. Would love to see pictures. Report this Post to the Staff
Double Mint Pillar of the Community United States 810 Posts	Posted 05/01/2008 4:22 pm I need to get the camera working. It wont let me download pics onto the internet. How much do the books cost? Thx JHS. Report this Post to the Staff
nobble Valued Member United States 79 Posts	Posted 05/01/2008 5:43 pm I was gonna buy Cherry Pickers Guide today but was a bit pricey did pick up the ANA grading guide. Want to get better at grading coins accurately. Next will be the Cherry Pickers Guide. Nice looking book I read through it a bit and there are TONS of errors to look for. Report this Post to the Staff
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