The key, unique and also controversial aspect of this doubled die is the doubling that shows in LIBERTY. I personally still don't understand the way the doubling occurred, but for sure it is not due to MDD since it shows up on every coin. I believe this type also shows up only on 1957-D, creating another enigma. There are several of these, but I believe this is the only combo variety with both RPM and
DDO. I have been planning a study of them for a while, and may end up doing one this year if I can find time.
Edited to add: this is also one of several RPMs that change a lot in character as the die wore, starting out fairly weak, getting stronger, then weak again. A very interesting die.
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Edited by rmpsrpms
02/01/2024 5:45 pm