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Is This A True 1968 S DDO Lincoln Cent?

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If yes, why yes? If not, why not? What are you saying?
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Sure looks like you got the FS-101 http://www.varietyvista.com/01b%20L...8SDDO005.htm
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Definitely FS-101, nice find! It's a DDO.
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I am asking for your personal assessment, not others.
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Is a DDO because others said so?
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E & V, tell me why you said yes; state why this coin is the true DDO.
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Splits on IB, die chips on the corner of the L. It does look like FS-101.

However, you need to post full coin pics, both sides. Also, images of IGWT, as the listing says that is doubled and distorted as well. Finally, close-ups of the die markers listed on Variety Vista.

Those images look really washed out. If that was done directly with a microscope, you need to adjust your lighting.
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@Brandmeister, a true DDO should only look like this one? How about the dates and mint mark?
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I think you should provide the pictures exactly as the ones in Variety Vista and a full obverse and reverse for anyone to be able to compare them and render an objective opinion
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@Brandmeister, a true DDO should only look like this one? How about the dates and mint mark?

You should know by now that a hand-punched mint mark will not be affected by a doubled die. I don't see anything special about the date.
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For me, determining the root cause of double die is complex.
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Well, here's a good link to read & educate yourself in regard to understanding DOUBLED DIES, enjoy.... https://doubleddie.com/58222.html
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Looks like a doubled die to me. I can see some split serifs, and the doubling is NOT step like and the devices are NOT reduced as you would if it were MD.
I only see the doubling on Liberty and not the date - however your imaged are far from ideal for analyzing for DDOs

How about posting up larger images of liberty and I (or others) can point to the areas that show the (as you call it) 'true' DDO.
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To me it does indeed look like FS 101. The notching in the I in Liberty is a perfect match to VV. Nice Proof DDO! Congrats
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There was no known record of any manufacturing mistake or error on the die/master die, the 1968 S, P, and D Lincoln Cent. However, it was recognized that an overused and worn-out master die was still used till 1968.

My research and investigation on this 1968 S Lincoln Cent is not done.
I will find out what the root cause of the 1968 S Lincoln Cent's bulkiness, fullness, wholeness, and smears. I already started my investigation, so far, I suspect that " Machine Doubling" is not the root cause of 1968 S bulkiness, wholeness, boldness, and smears' appearance.
I suspect a strong possibility that die essence is the root cause, overwork, deformation, and fatigue. Not the single process.
In the meantime. happy hunting.
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