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Valued Member
United States
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I was at work today searching through some pennies like I always do. (you never know what you might find in your cash register!) I'm always looking for error and variety coins. My co-workers think I'm crazy to waist my time looking through a bunch of pennies, but anyways, I was going through my register at work when I came across a 1984 Lincoln Cent. The first thing I noticed was the very strong doubling of the ear. It was so noticeable that I didn't even need my loupe to see it. I was so ecstatic. I have only been collecting coins regularly for about a year now, so to find something like this is very exciting to me. So I just thought I would share my story with everyone. I would post pics but I don't have any way of taking a good close up pic of it. sorry!  Edited by cconrad
11/26/2008 06:25 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 cconrad to the forum.  I want to see it... |
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Pillar of the Community
Spain
1361 Posts |
It would be nice to see the coin
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Valued Member
 United States
128 Posts |
If anyone has any suggestions of how to get a good close up pic it would help a lot. My wife has a camera but the zoom isn't strong enough to get a good close up.
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Valued Member
United States
128 Posts |
I thought I had a 1982 DDR, but it turned out to be Machine Doubling. But I am 100% sure this 1984 DDO is the real deal. There's no mistaking it. I was also surprised to see that it was in good condition. It has a couple of small discolored spots but it still has very good detail. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I guess you can use the scanner...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
128 Posts |
I'm going to try to post some pics this evening!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1807 Posts |
Did you try using a loop in front of your camera lens?
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Valued Member
United States
128 Posts |
that's exactly what I'm going to do. I tested it with my cell phone camera and it turned out great, so when I get home this evening from work I'm going to use my wife's camera and put it on my computer.
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Valued Member
United States
301 Posts |
You don't need to take a close up if it's the double ear variety we would be able to see it anyway
Jazzcoins joe
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2540 Posts |
Don't forget to use the macro setting.
Or the supermacro if you have it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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WELCOME TO THE FORUM, I would also like to see the photo!!
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Valued Member
United States
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Valued Member
United States
322 Posts |
cconrad, unbelievable find!  Great shape too. Keep up the good work. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1014 Posts |
It's in MAGNIFICENT shape... Coppercoins.. How much is that worth? :)
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Posted 11/25/2008 12:15 am
