1969 S Double Die ? Good Enough ? - Coin Community Forum

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Alex_C New Member United States 9 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 5:01 pm I have a Mint State looking 1969S Penny It has doubling under magnification Its around the face, on all the date number and on some of the letters of In God we Trust. If graded professionally would this be enough to get a Double Die grade. How do professional grading services judge double die marks ? Thank you for any advice Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 95645 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 5:03 pm That looks like MD to me, but possibly DDD also. 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
nfine Pillar of the Community United States 3469 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 5:06 pm Quote: If graded professionally would this be enough to get a Double Die grade. Doubled die is not a grade. Report this Post to the Staff
Alex_C New Member United States 9 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 5:14 pm Would PGCS put a DDO on the label ? Also , MS ? DDD ? Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19149 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 5:49 pm Classic Machine Doubling. The '69 S is notorious for Machine Doubling. And yes, Die Deterioration Doubling may be in play as well. Not a DDO. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 6:27 pm Not the big one, sorry. You'll know it when you see it. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
dsking Pillar of the Community United States 2365 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 6:40 pm I've seen dozens of the 1969 cents that were very strongly struck! The 2 9's on your coin look suspicious enough to me as being possibly doubled, while in-hand. That said, double's are often very easy to see even without a microscope. A local dealer might be able to tell if yours is a true double or not. Photos are sometimes discouraging. I would say that most of what you're seeing are MD's. More than likely your coin is in mint state but, not worth having graded. Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 6:49 pm If I had a dollar for every one of these posts I'd be a millionaire! You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
dsking Pillar of the Community United States 2365 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 7:11 pm Quote: If I had a dollar for every one of these posts I'd be a millionaire! That's not helpful for the poster! So, your obviously, more expert advice than the rest of us is? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 7:25 pm I invite the OP, and indeed all new members, to use the Search Box above to research their questions before posting them live. It's a useless quest, I know, but I keep trying. Report this Post to the Staff
Dowhat Pillar of the Community United States 876 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 7:28 pm I would venture that this is a result of an instant die shift during the strike. Like a wobbly die. Happens as parts in the machinery wear out. Consult sites that show what to look for. Copper Coins. Variety Vista, Wexlers. To name a few. The Big 69 S is unmistakable. PowerBall odds are better. Research is the key here. There are no get rich quick schemes in this endeavor. Pay less attention to YouTube charlatans and more attention to forums like this one. You will learn more sooner. That has been my experience here. Keep up the hunt. Never get discouraged. Endeavor to persevere! . Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/04/2023 07:19 am Alex_C, Your coin is MD not a doubled die. Also, please no photos of your scopes screen, use a memory card please. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15416 Posts	Posted 05/04/2023 08:20 am to the CCF This is classic Machine Doubling and as such is a common occurrence. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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