1909-S - Double Die Reverse (?) - Coin Community Forum

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sh521932 New Member United States 35 Posts	Posted 06/01/2021 9:16 pm Hello and Good evening! I've recently bought a 1909-S from a reputable auction site that guarantees authenticity. Of course, I'm concerned about fakes and counterfeits. The reverse has what looks like a double die. The S, stems, ribbon, and parts of the lettering have what appears to be a double die. I've included pictures. Realized price $450 + 15% BP. I grade it as EF40-45. PLEASE let me know what you think! Fake or totally awesome? Cheers! -Stephen Report this Post to the Staff

Tanman2001 Pillar of the Community United States 4402 Posts	Posted 06/01/2021 10:20 pm The doubling looks to be Machine Doubling. Appears flat and shelf-like with no notching. Also the mintmark having identical doubling to the other elements is a clue to this as the mintmark was not added to the die during the hubbing process, it was added to the die by hand later. Report this Post to the Staff
sh521932 New Member United States 35 Posts	Posted 06/01/2021 10:42 pm Excellent explanation, thanks Tanman. The bit about the mintmark was brilliant. Have a great evening! Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 06/07/2021 07:37 am A really nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19155 Posts	Posted 06/07/2021 07:43 am Most excellent. Report this Post to the Staff
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