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justlizw New Member United States 40 Posts	Posted 05/17/2022 04:19 am I found this 1988 D one cent in pocket change. After hours of close examination I've concluded that there is nothing on the reverse to get excited about so I've ruled out "die clash" but I'm not the expertThe obverse is a different story. There's lettering under "IN GOD WE TRUST" and I can see something under and around the 8's-some are bubbles. I'm also seeing a face behind face with the 2nd eye being inyz front of the ear that can be seen with the naked eye. An outline of the nose,lips,and beard are slightly visible. I apologize for the inadequate quality of the pics. I'm stuck using my phone camera until I can get a device that is conducive to what I need to accomplish here. I have 30 yrs worth of coins to get through. If I don't I won't be able to retire Thanks for your time Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/17/2022 06:59 am With these small pics I see nothing of note. You can buy a clip-on magnifier for your phone for cheap. You can also buy a scope that plugs into your phone. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19202 Posts	Posted 05/17/2022 07:05 am Given the images posted, I'm seeing what appears to be a Ridge Ring running through IN GOD WE TRUST--an indicator of Die Deterioration. Can't detect anything else. Report this Post to the Staff
Wrekkdd Pillar of the Community Canada 3328 Posts	Posted 05/17/2022 07:06 am Looks like there is a small plating bubble below the E in WE, it's just zinc rot setting in I think but better pictures always help. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/17/2022 08:33 am Looks pretty normal so far. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97307 Posts	Posted 05/17/2022 09:51 am Most likely plating bubbles by the '8's' too Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/17/2022 11:35 am On the single squeeze dies, they breakdown different from the other ones in the past. The Term DDD ( Die Deterioration Doubling) is seen on these Single squeeze dies. This affects the fields first: First Stage (Fields affected): Second Stage ( Ridge Ring): *Continues to breakdown even more. Rises to the occasion:* Third Stage (Die polishing): When the dies are polished to rescue these dies for a few more coins, then we note the ridge is gone, but the devices are reduced: This process is different than the previous dies. All are die wear. But on the Single squeeze dies the fields are affected. On the multi hub dies, tye outer edge first starts to be affected, and as the die continues to ages, they they devices start moving towards the rims: Again this is part of the die wear patterns that we note today. They are all die wear, but show differently because of the ways the dies were created. DDD is used for the single squeeze dies and the Die wear I feel on the multiple hub dies is the profiles are different. The lower profiles seem to be the issues on the Single squeeze dies. On the older dies, the higher profiles cause the devices to wear first. (anyway that is what I attribute the differences to) CoopHome: Die wear is always the same or can there be different die wear issues? Report this Post to the Staff
justlizw New Member United States 40 Posts	Posted 05/18/2022 4:26 pm Thank you for taking the time to educate me on the ends and outs of coin collecting. Y'all are way more useful than a coin book that costs a pretty penny. (pun intended) Having y'all's experience and expertise available has helped put the spark back in my coin collecting and possibly retail. I'm going to acquire a magnifier and scale today so that I can pick up speed towards my numismatic goals. heads up I'll be slamming y'all with prospects very soon k Thanks again Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/19/2022 3:47 pm Just one coin per thread. If you find several with the same issue, they can be covered by just one example that would be the same diagnosis for the rest. I have lots of images of many different subjects. All ready to go and loaded for this purpose. Report this Post to the Staff
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