1944 D Mercury Dime doubled date question

[jesbroken]

I'm sure this is just machine doubling, but wanted to ask your opinions anyway. this new microscope is fun but turning

into a lot of work.

Thanks for your help.

Jim

 

[Coincrazed74]

It definitely looks like machine doubling as the second hit is not on the same level as the first. Thanks for sharing! What grade's the Merc?

 

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[KeeNoooo]

Can someone explainI machine doubling?

I'm not very educated on DD varieties......

Nick

[Coincrazed74]

Can someone explainI machine doubling?

I'm not very educated on DD varieties......

Nick

 

Machine doubling is where the die double stamps the planchet, or jerks/shifts when striking.

 

A true doubled die is created when the hub creating the actual DIE stamps the DIE twice.

 

Does this answer your question Keenoooo?

 

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[jesbroken]

I feel it should grab MS63FSB for sure and perhaps MS64FSB. Here is a pic of the complete coin.

Thanks

Jim

 

[Coincrazed74]

Definitely MS64 IMO. Very nice blast white luster. Nice piece!

[DWLange]

Your coin has die erosion doubling, not strike doubling. As the die steel wears, all peripheral features are drawn toward the edge, and this is transferred to the coins struck from the worn die.

[jesbroken]

Thanks to all posting replies, I was not truly familiar with die erosion doubling and appreciate the education.

Jim