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I purchased this coin off ebay last week delivery was quick. The 3 reasons I purchased this 1908 was that it was a nice looking mint state coin going for a good price so I bid it and held the lead till it was over. The third reason I bid on this coin was that I noticed the doubling on the obverse in GRATIA and a little in REX. I do remember some discussions on an obverse 1908 cent is the main reason that I grabbed it, but I can't remember if this is the coin being discussed. Any one else remember anything about that discussion.    |
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Thank you jimmyD, that is the discussion I was thinking of
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very nice coin! I'm a little jealous that I didnt find it seeing as how much time I spend on ebay , but I'm glad you found it good job  Edited by gidjit
06/18/2018 6:06 pm
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I think it's a little Machine Doubling from the looks of it. I don't remember the first discussion. I've never looked at Ed's or Geo's for apparent doubling, regardless the cause. I like it, Jim. |
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I'm glad you got that one... I was watching it all week and missed the auction by a few minutes being distracted by the kids...I have about 4 or 5 of these but this one is probably the nicest... I disagree with Machine Doubling...the serifs are split...i think this is a real DDOA beauty and a real steal of a deal! Edited by canadian-varieties
06/18/2018 11:27 pm
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Very nice. I picked up an AU example at Nuphilex, and will try my luck with PCGS with it (since it is in the front of the Charlton Catalogue now).
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That's a real nice find! I remember seeing that variety on the cover of the RCNA Journal last year. |
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Nice coin |
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Thank you for all the info and comments. gidjit, sorry to make you jealous  I was surprised that very few collectors were competing for it. Lucky for me that C.V's kids distracted him at the right time again lucky for me  . Spp,  I'll be watching your PCGS Registery Sets good luck. What book is this coin on Spp 2019? |
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