Lincoln Memorial Cent Doubling?

It's eject doubling. This is caused when the coin is stuck in the die at the time it is ejected from the press. You can easily tell that it's ejection doubling because the edge is scooped upward, as you would expect when something is popped out of a recessed area with force.

DING DING DING,,man bill. You really are an expert!!

Its a 1961 Franklin Proof. I dont see how you can just know that!
Give me a few years ..like 20 ! ..Ill be just like you..lol

Hi,

There are characteristics that we have come to know on many die variety coins that allow us to peg a date or a narrow group of dates even when the date is not offered.

You've seen Chuck narrow down a cent to a given year based upon small details like the designer's initials or the way the lettering is on a particular die.

When you've worked with a lot of these coins, they become engrained in the brain:-)

It's usually not psychic inspiration but experience that allows us to do this.

Thanks,
Bill

PS: In 20 years you don't want to be just like me:-) LOL:-)