1983-D Kennedy Half - Error Or Air? Two Faced Kennedy.

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Cj2644221 New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 01:10 am Hello, I a new collector/hunter within this last year. I decided to start my search and collection through the Kennedy series. Last week I found this 1983 that popped out at me. I first just thought it was a highly circulated coin but something kept my attention with the indent in the center of the profile. After setting aside my selection of "further inspection" pile, I got this coin under a micro and it all started to pop out at me. I couldn't find any verified errors matching what is visible on this coin so my rational side tells me all mechanic errors. Maybe it's nothing, but I just feel there's so much going on with this coin! My key takeaways and questions; 1. The indent in the center seems quite odd, is this some sort of mechanical error? 2. The fading of the lettering by the dates and "in god we trust" seems as it would just be from a worn coin but then wouldn't the rim of the coin be worn also? It seems to still be very pronounced. 3. The doubling on a majority of the lettering reverse and obverse is on almost every letter/detaill. 4. And the kicker, that very definitive doubling down the profile of Kennedys nose and mouth! Maybe I'm just overly excited because it's my first find, please help shine some light on this coin, all feedback and knowledge is much appreciated it! Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 02:55 am Welcome!!! That Kennedy is a mess - that is one sad die. The doubling you are seeing looks like Die Deterioration Doubling. The partial date and motto is most likely a rolled thin planchet - what is the weight of the coin? Could also be a Grease Filled Die but will weight for a wait. (yes that was on purpose). I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 02:56 am BTW, far too many pics. Next time just Obverse, Reverse, and one or two supporting close-ups is more than enough. Good photos tho!!! I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34409 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 07:02 am @cj, first welcome to CCF. Second, that doubling looks like Machine Doubling to me. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 08:18 am Agree this is machine dohbling, along with some damage and grease effects. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5239 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 08:46 am Spence nailed it. Machine Doubling on the bust. The die also shows to be grease filled as well. Report this Post to the Staff
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 09:08 am I know it looks cool but it really is just MD. You may want to keep it just for a good example and conversation piece. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15425 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 09:39 am to the CCF I agree with Machine Doubling, quite common and not an error. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10038 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 12:26 pm Go to error-ref.com and search for " Grease Filled Die" concerning the faint lettering. Research Machine Doubling there as well to explain the doubling on the profile and on the words on the REV. MD is common on large coins. The die used to strike this coin was over-used and that also helps account for the weakness of the lettering as well like on UNITED on the REV. The front mark on his head is likely just PMD. I want to give you the tools to find out for yourself whenever you suspect you have a doubled die, RPM, or OMM. Go to varietyvista.com and look for the coin by date and MM. If you do not find an EXACT match to your coin listed using this easy method, then you most likely have a damaged coin or other issues like (non collectable) Machine Doubling, Die Deterioration Doubling, etc. (look these up at error-ref.com) Using that method is going to help you avoid "false starts" and disappointment. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95936 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 3:17 pm MD and possible Grease Filled Die created this guy. 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
Sharks Pillar of the Community Canada 1764 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 4:07 pm @Cj2644221 A few too many pictures. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188342 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 4:59 pm 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
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 04/13/2024 6:41 pm to the CCF and MD, and a Greaser. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74133 Posts	Posted 04/15/2024 12:42 am To CCF! Struck Through Grease and Machine Doubling. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
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