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I found this 1983 cent and thought there might be something with the date. I did some searching and found it looks very close to one on Found in rolls' site. Any opinions or info on this coin appreciated.  Edited by Budman2K
05/22/2009 01:39 am
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It looks like a normal 1983 cent with a hint of Machine Doubling on the 1 of the date. A few die scratches around from some die polishing, but nothing out of the ordinary. |
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No pro but I see a line on all the numbers, could it be ejection doubling? John1  |
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I also see the "line " on all the numerals, this does resemble some class of doubling, how can you be sure this is not a doubled die, I completely respect your knowledge and expertise Chuck, just would you offer some advice on how "we" can surely tell the difference as well, thanking you in advance , Mike
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The overall width of the date is not larger. On a class 6 doubled die the devices will appear wider. This is just a normal Cent with some Machine Doubling. It happens. |
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Please excuse my ignorance, but if it looks identical to the one listed on Found In Rolls' site, what makes that one a doubled die and not this one? Thanks, just trying to learn.
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This coin is a doubled die. I was just playing with my 1983 DDOs and this one is amongst them. Ken Potter has this one numbered in his files , so does Wexler. There are 7 or 8 DDOs on 1983 cents at this point. The one you show has the notch on the 1 and a slight notch on the tail of the 3 and in hand, you can see doubling on the rest of the date. A real close look may show some evidence of doubling on the LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST motto.
Images on these are tough to use for identification and if I wasn't playing around with these recently, I might have agreed with Chuck, based upon the image.
The one shown here though, is not the one that I have on my site. The one on my site has much stronger doubling of the date.
Thanks,
Bill
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05/29/2009 01:54 am
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This made me chuckle.  Quote:
I was just playing with my 1983 DDOs ( Mom to child ) "Put those doubled dies obverses away now...it's time for dinner!" |
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Just wondering, but(not necesarilly on this coin) couldn't you find another variety of doubleing on any date? Thanks
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Hi Coop, don't forget the 2004 D that is doubled exactly the same way as the 2002 and 2004 specimens you have:-)
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06/02/2009 12:43 am
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Hi Steve,
For me it really is "Play" :-) I'm fifty three and I am still told it's time for dinner, put those things away:-) But it isn't my Mom now:-)
Have Fun,
Bill
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Quote:
But it isn't my Mom now:-) ( sigh of relief ) |
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