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New Member
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What kind of doubling is this?  Edited by lftbolol
01/05/2010 11:27 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5829 Posts |
That look like a repunched mint mark to me. I am guessing that because the second one is rotated to north, is not Machine Doubling were it spread evenly. |
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New Member
 United States
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Thank you macmercury....please forgive possibly a lame question, but I don't understand.....I dont see anything on the mintmark what I was referring to is the 9's(new to this)...I would really appreciate some schooling on this....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The doubling is plainly visible on the first two 9's. However a closeup might be needed.
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New Member
United States
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Thank you ratman, I appreciate your help. I am not sure if I can get a closer picture...will work on that  with different types of doubling! |
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Moderator
 United States
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With that much of a spread on the two middle digits,why isn't the one and last nine affected and what about the mint mark,no spread there?I thought after 1989 the date and mint mark had to be doubled for it to be a doubled die. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If it were a doubled die, the mint mark would also be affected. I suspect a very worn die. Usually die wear shows towards the rim. More picture would probably help. But that is what I suspect is going on with this coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would think a repunch is out of the question. It is very interesting though
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5829 Posts |
lftbolol,
I would try turning off the LED light if you are using the digital microscope, use a over head lamp that's about 2 feet plus above and ahead of you. When you do take the next shots, be sure not to cast shadow of yourself over the coin. I found that I take better pictures like that.
If you have a scanner, perhaps give that a shot too! Hope this help.
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New Member
United States
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thank you all for your help, it is very informative I am working on turning off the led light as we speak, but for now here is another pic  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's die wear. A bit unusual in appearance, but that's what it is.
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New Member
United States
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Thank you for your help with the picture taking, very much appreciated. Unfortunately, I am unable to turn of the led light...working on trying to cover it!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You welcome! Odd that you don't have the on/off switch with your digital microscope.
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