1952 Doubled Franklin

[Dwaine]

 

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I was looking at the photo's that Bob sent of this coin and I thought the date and chin area looked doubled. Can't tell if this is a DDO or just machine doubling.

 

What do you think?

[physics-fan3.14]

I see minor strke doubling (also known as Machine Die Doubling, or MDD). What I see much more than that is a late die state. There might be some die deterioration doubling (abbreviated DDD), but I can't really tell from this picture. What I do not see is true Hub doubling. Don't worry, many people make the same mistake.

 

The difference between the two is that with Hub Doubling, you will see distinct notched serifs. I don't see any of that with your coin.

[Dwaine]

Thanks for the info. I was also looking at the chin and neck area which made me think it might be a doubled coin.

[physics-fan3.14]

Thanks for the info. I was also looking at the chin and neck area which made me think it might be a doubled coin.

 

The issues I described are not limited to the date and legends. Strike doubling occurs on his bust all the time, and a late die state will affect the entire coin.

 

True hub doubling on Franklin's bust is very rare. There are only a couple of varieties where his bust is doubled.

[SkyMan]

It looks like machine doubling to me.