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gilgerr24 Valued Member United States 214 Posts	Posted 12/20/2020 09:26 am Figured I would ask thoughts here. I bought a bag of these last year at a flea market I think, finally today decided to look at them. The last 5 looks strongly doubled, I know it isn't the major 1955 double die, but is it a poor mans? Or something else. 1st pic is digital microscope, others are using my phone. Thanks for any help. This is the best example out of the 4 I got in the bag. Any thoughts? thanks in advance Rob Report this Post to the Staff

jasper62 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 12/20/2020 09:37 am I've always heard it was refereed to as a poor mans double die. In reality I believe it's just Machine Doubling Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34425 Posts	Posted 12/20/2020 10:06 am Yes poor man's, but I rather than MD, I think it is just due to being struck from a tired die. Here is a link to a thorough explanation by @coop: http://goccf.com/t/277257#2350047 "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Adam_E Pillar of the Community United States 4846 Posts	Posted 12/20/2020 10:12 am This is a 1955 "poor man's" DDO, but its cause is Die Deterioration Doubling, not MD. Though usually worthless doubling, this particular vertical of DDD will command a small premium, especially in MS and a later die state, which this coin appears to be both. Edited by Adam_E 12/20/2020 10:13 am Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/20/2020 10:31 am Right, Die Deterioration Doubling - but a nice example. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19189 Posts	Posted 12/20/2020 11:12 am It is the poor man's. Nice example. Note the hint of a skull crack too. A photo of the reverse may show a wheat stalk die crack as well. Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 12/20/2020 1:03 pm it is a very nice example. Usually it's not that pronounced. Report this Post to the Staff
gilgerr24 Valued Member United States 214 Posts	Posted 12/20/2020 1:49 pm Awsome thanks for help, wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Not a bad pickup for like $4 or $5 bag. Had Buffalo 5c, and couple of Indian heads too in it. Report this Post to the Staff
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