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Joseph Franklin

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  1. It's really easy to say it's not something when the spread isn't seen because of the angle, espdcially in these years of Lincoln pennies. You don't get much more spread beyond that. Why can I say that? Because of the collection of DDO's on hand that I'm able to compare everything too. It sucks that I don't have the $20,000 so that my collection can get certified and silence everybody. Did you know Mike that a 10x loop is required to investigate and verify some of these tighter spreads of DDO? Because to my eyes this fits rather well as a FS 101 or whatever type of taxonomy you want to place of this coin. What, do you really think I've got on here without doing my homework? There's way too much info out there to get on here and have someone look at photos to tell me about my coin. The only reason now for even making what I have known is because I haven't seen anything like that "P" type looking font above the 1. It's just really peculiar that it is so elegant of a marking that I've reached out to see if someone else has encountered this. It's the raised area of the mark that gives me reason to suspect it being more than, but I have no idea what. Maybe debris during the strike, who knows?
  2. It's actually a . Nice specimen of a 1995-D. Take a look on variety Vista to compare. But these photos weren't taken to highlight the doubling which once you see another 1955-D with doubling and you look at mine you'll understand. During these years the "Spread" which most people look for wife spreads actually miss doubling that's there. The "p" mark above the 1, yes, that "font" of some kind I was thinking to be more of a stain due to the length of the "letter" thanks for the response.
  3. What's interesting is this 1995-D DDO FS-101. Although it is yet to be graded and will be one of the first NGCCOIN will grade out of my collection, I want to explore why a "P" would show up on a "D" die. Is it possible this die was for another coin, I don't know. I'm hoping you'll be able to help me understand why and does it add any value to the penny?
  4. I'll try and stay context with the terms and definitions I broadly have stated. I'm sitting with the utmost humility, and only know what I'm learning as I go. As it matches other DDO'S with type 4 & 5 spreads to them. So, this coin matches those types of variations, and I compare what this coin does have that isn't on any of the known books and websites I've used in attributing this coin as a DDO. I know this isn't type 1 FS-101, that's quite clear. But what it does do is match up to other types of spreading seen throughout the wheat pennies life. And just like the one found in the 1960's had to be verified from the mint. So too, this coin is going through the very same process of investigation. It doesn't have any of the hallmarks of a worthless strike. So, when all this evidence of reference material like a 1958-D DDO on hand to compare it to and that 58-D matches what is listed over numerous volumes of texts. Here's what I'm talking about. I have a 1958-D DDO that I'll be using here to demonstrate my point. I have every right to argue my case and submitting evidence in support of; why I would even be so silly to say I have a 1958-P DDO Penny. http://varietyvista.com/01a LC Doubled Dies Vol 1/1958DDDO002.htm Here's one from 1959-P. As you can see that the 9 on the end has the same build up and curving as the "9" in my 1958-P. http://www.varietyvista.com/01b LC Doubled Dies Vol 2/1959PDDO001.htm Here's my own 1958-D..... They are types 1 and types 2. I do apologise for creating this is the wrong space. I'll make sure to double check before hitting submit.
  5. I'm looking for any information regarding Die Variations of the 1958-P DDO. I have 2 58's that have doubling in LIBERTY and IGWT, and the date. 1 of the coins took a hard hit breaking off part of the 8. What other die type of flaw or degradation would cause such raised and rounded doubling? I don't even have an example of a 1958 die deterioration to compare to to eliminate as being damaged and not a true DDO. All I know is what I read and am able to compare too. I would have preferred getting more information on this coin then get on here and get told by someone else that your research is faulty. If this coin came from a well know collector automatically it would be shown to be authentic even if it hasn't been graded. It's the nature of who we are. If I'm wrong on the Doubling please share with me an example that looks like this, that's damage or due to die failure.
  6. Gentlemen, be mindful too. I know nothing besides Christ crucified that's all I know okay so I'm not claiming I know anything but that! Secondly all we have are the books on dies and the strikes that they leave when they strike the coin and the different dies used and bottom line how they look you can give me all the knowledge in the world but I have to look at it to verify it right? I'm not trying to play anybody Mr Joe slick I don't really care what you think I'm here to gain knowledge but.... Dude it sucks that I have to go through this through you guys because I'm asking questions. You don't know what it's like for us... It it's iincredible. And thirdly you don't own this space, and I'm not that person that you compared me to or that you think that I am all I'm doing is talking about coins bro but if you don't like what I'm saying leave me alone don't just don't let me sit there and talk to my self.
  7. Please excuse my sentences and missing words. Get blown through a brick wall by a carbomb, a 2 IEDS, just not the same man I once was. Things are different now...And another thing. A true doubled die doesn't have the spread like these famous ones do. Here's an example from my own bunch. 1958 DDO.
  8. Lol...Roger that. And no other coins will leaving. I'm humbled. In this era of coins the DDO&R are tightly fit together. The stacking is tight or "the spread" next to ontop of each other. (The art of post editing helps in this field of picture story telling). The 1997 shows great spreading. That isn't shadow in the serif letting. The 1993 the angle and brightness is up to high to get that one. But all these coins follow right along with variety Vista's book on doubled dies. Especially with these 2 coins. The lamentation missing behind the first "T" in truth for both coins... Then when you have a magnifying glass or loop and slightly tilt the coin you see the breaks and build up of the 2nd strike. I pretty much have 200+ coins all doubled die and DDR so I have plenty of reference material on hand if I am wondering about it being a DDO. The top and bottom of the lettering on reverse is bubbles at the top and that bubbling of you follow it around the whole coin; which is just another indicator of a DDR.... I already know they are both what I claim, but I'd be happy to give more pics to justify my question. I'll take better ones for the sake of brevity
  9. Lol...Roger that. And no other coins will leaving. I'm humbled. In this era of coins the DDO&R are tightly fit together. The stacking is tight or "the spread" next to ontop of each other. (The art of post editing helps in this field of picture story telling). The 1997 shows great spreading. That isn't shadow in the serif letting. The 1993 the angle and brightness is up to high to get that one. But all these coins follow right along with variety Vista's book on doubled dies. Especially with these 2 coins. The lamentation missing behind the first "T" in truth for both coins... Then when you have a magnifying glass or loop and slightly tilt the coin you see the breaks and build up of the 2nd strike. I pretty much have 200+ coins all doubled die and DDR so I have plenty of reference material on hand if I am wondering about it being a DDO. The top and bottom of the lettering on reverse is bubbles at the top and that bubbling of you follow it around the whole coin; which is just another indicator of a DDR.... I already know they are both what I claim, but I'd be happy to give more pics to justify my question. I'll take better ones for the sake of brevity.
  10. These two coins are the finest in condition I have in my line of Lincoln Doubled Die pennies. Starting from 1927-2000, the year I graduated high school and going off to join the Army Infantry. Here are 2 undocumented DDO/DDR's 1993-D & 1997-D. Here are my questions. 1. Because the coin was struck twice and in doing so caused "damage" or altered the appearance from the original state, but the current state of the "new coin" being struck again is actually causing the damage, or new appearance/die gouges, scratches, etc. Do they lower the grading? 2. Because it is a DDO/DDR and unique and will cause these changes do they only play a part identifying a true DDO DDR?
  11. Lastly.... Here's another photo of a MS67 from PCGS, but with the all white background too. A 68 would be great and the ONLY REASON I GIVE IT a low 68 is because the Reverse side on my Nickel matches or is a little better than what PCGS has listed
  12. Here's another pic to help. Frosty white....and when you rotate it you can get those glass like features. And I researched this nickel for a good minute before submitting. What I discovered was I smoke!!!! The top dog I mean smoke the dude on the Reverse side. He doesn't have Full-Steps, I do, he has die buffing in the field areas, so, is a 66 possible, yes, but so is a 68, if I'm going off of what has been submitted of course.
  13. Didn't answer your question....Er, umm....sheer stupidity. No bull. But now that I'm in the system and seeing how the pieces move around and who has more authority in grading say so. Stuff like that. Like, right now I'm stuck on 2 coins and how to proceed. I have 2 MS68+ 1993-D, 1997-D DDO's. Do I send them to a pre-atrributionist first to get labeled DDO/DDR, because both of them are, or do you include your own dictations and research on the coin and supply that info with your submission? And after 20 years of grandma giving me pennies that 90% are Doubled Died.....It makes your brains hurt a lot!!!! So much research. But how did she know way back when what would explode? Incredible. I would love more than anything than to sell my coin set and build a community orphanage built on the gospel. That's my dream brother!
  14. Definitely agree on that it will cover the cost! So hey here's some of the pictures that I took of the SMS Nickel before sending it off. I took tons of pictures of the coins and are posted on my Shopify website. Ian and Eve Antiques. That's all I'll say because I'm not here to promote or sell anything, but that's where the best pictures are of each coin.