08-18-2017 11:35 PM
I have a 1943-D Steel Cent that appears to be a double die mint mark but different than the one seen on PCGS. Can anyone say if they have seen it before or could it be a "new" variety? Also, I have a 1865-S Seated Half that appears to be a variety with a "broken" S but I can't find any real info on it's value?
Any help is very appreciated!!!
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08-19-2017 02:43 PM - edited 08-19-2017 02:44 PM
This article can help understand the difference between doubled die (which is scarce) and machine doubling (which is not)
https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/5688/Double-Dies-vs-Machine-Doubling/
08-19-2017 07:52 AM
the cent is not a doubleD die, it is MDD...
can you get a closeup pic of the S?
08-19-2017 08:53 AM
Here is close up. Excuse my ignorance but what does MDD mean?
08-19-2017 11:07 AM
Mechanical (or Machine) Die Doubling... in short, it's damage, not doubling...
the S *might* be from a damaged punch or die... i just can't see it clearly enough to have an informed opinion...
but... i'd lay odds that it's just damaged from physical contact with something, probably another coin...
08-19-2017 02:43 PM - edited 08-19-2017 02:44 PM
This article can help understand the difference between doubled die (which is scarce) and machine doubling (which is not)
https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/5688/Double-Dies-vs-Machine-Doubling/