1983 P Cent - Die Markers Of Wexler's Doubled Die Obverse / DDO -005 But Double FG Too ?

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Smattingly New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 04/21/2023 12:00 pm Came across this 1983 Philadelphia mint cent and the first thing that caught my eye was the designer initials on the reverse. It appears that there are two very distinct "FG"s. I looked up Wexler's Doubled Die Listings thinking I might find a DDR variety that matches my coin but then I found that this coin has all of the die markers for Wexler's 1983 DDO-005 variety. These are my observations: -Apparent doubled "FG" initials on reverse -Die crack from bottom right cornice to rim on reverse -Strong die gouge between right corner of bust and rim at ~5:00 -Die scratch inside "C" of AMERICA on reverse -Possible doubled earlobe and nostril ? -Overall spread of letters on reverse What are all of your thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/21/2023 12:29 pm Not seeing a DDO. The FG looks like part of the Ridge Ring issue. You need to take and post photos the exact same way they are on the reference sites. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/21/2023 3:13 pm If they press down with a toothpick, they are bubbles under the plating. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96735 Posts	Posted 04/21/2023 3:32 pm The 'die gouges', are most likely zinc bubbles (there are more of them under the 'US' of 'EPU'). the Crack on the corner of the Memorial is very common for this design. The 'FG' looks like DDD and a Ridge Ring forming in same area. 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
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1983 P Cent - Die Markers Of Wexler's DDO-005 But Double FG Too ?