1983 DDR

[murphy]

Found this not long ago. I know it's not the big 1983 DDR, but I think this is a variety. Huh? It has strong machine doubling(?) in UNITED and ONE CENT, at the top left corner of Lincoln Monument and at each end across the bottom. The picture quality isn't very good but take my word, there is some strong doubling going I think all the way up some of the letters. Anybody have experience with this one?

http://home.insightbb.com/~murpht/1983DDR1.jpg

http://home.insightbb.com/~murpht/1983DDR2.jpg

http://home.insightbb.com/~murpht/1983DDR3.jpg

http://home.insightbb.com/~murpht/1983DDR4.jpg

[Bob P]

Hi Murph,
You were right in that this coin exhibits machine doubling. However, this type of common doubling is not considered a variety. Varieties are made in the hubbing process, not the striking process. (doubled dies and repunhed mintmarks)
1983 has many, many cases of common machine doubling on them...especially the reverse.
I hope you do find 'the big one'. I have been after one for 21 years so far

[murphy]

Oh. Thanks Bob for that info. And if you've been looking for 21 years for the big one, I hope you find it before I do.

[pennyhound]

From the looks of it (1969S DDO ... 'murphy') you have found one of the best of the best there ... how I wish I ... you know the deal.

Keep looking though ... never know what will turn up.

Good Luck to you.

[murphy]

Ok, if that's true then the first thing I should do is take better pictures of it. I can post them here for a more accurate assessment of the coin. I've ordered a cheap microscope - should arrive within the week - hope it works for my camera. If so, then I'll have the pictures. If not, maybe I can mail the coin to someone who can make better pics.

[pennyhound]

Hope you didnt get the missunderstanding ... was talking of the 1969S u have as your sig picture, not the machine doubled you ask about ... lol.

[murphy]

Oh that's just a pic I got from the list.