1879 Indian Head Cent Die Chip Error Double Die Obverse

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ctonllc New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 09/18/2023 9:10 pm I have acquired an 1879 Indian Head cent that looks to be a double die obverse. It also has what looks like die chip errors. Is there a possibility to get some verification on my find. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 96071 Posts	Posted 09/18/2023 10:09 pm This is not a doubled die - you can't have doubling on both sides of the same device or lettering. I think in is DDD or something similar. as for that 'thing' in front of the face - is it raised or incuse? 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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74189 Posts	Posted 09/18/2023 11:31 pm I believe that this is called Longacre's Doubling. https://www.error-ref.com/longacre-s-doubling/ Edit: That mark on the obverse could be a Struck Through error or damage. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 09/19/2023 12:53 am Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/19/2023 06:24 am ctonllc, Errers and Varietys nailed it John1 Report this Post to the Staff
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2003 Posts	Posted 09/19/2023 07:14 am Indeed I see Longacre doubling of the letters. Can't tell if the other mark is damage or a strike through. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188481 Posts	Posted 09/19/2023 09:01 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/19/2023 09:05 am Correct, this is Longacre "shelf" doubling. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
robbudo Pillar of the Community United States 2757 Posts	Posted 09/19/2023 10:54 am Whenever I see a "damage or strike thru" coin, I look on the area of the coin opposite the effect for any clues. Can you post a pic of the reverse? Report this Post to the Staff
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