Columbian Half Doubling?? Beware, lots of pics !!

[bsshog40]

I was wondering if this is normal for a Columbian Half Dollar. It has a real nice die crack going across "Worlds" and the date and most letters have a little doubling to them. Any opinions? Thanks!!

[SKAGS]

Yeah doubling but it is machine doubling to my eyes.

[Coindude]

Yeah doubling but it is machine doubling to my eyes.

I'm thinking the same here. From the photos the doubling looks quite shelf like which means to me that it's machine doubling.

[WoodenJefferson]

I was wondering if this is normal for a Columbian Half Dollar. It has a real nice die crack going across "Worlds" and the date and most letters have a little doubling to them. Any opinions? Thanks!!

 

 

This one particular image gives one the clue necessary to determine just what is going on here. The entire element (letter/number) has been shifted like the top layer of a cake. This to me indicates ejection/machine doubling which can be found on many 1892/93 Colombians.

 

Nice close ups btw

[physics-fan3.14]

Yup, it is machine doubling. Fairly extensive, but also somewhat common.

[cpm9ball]

Since I came in on this a little late, there is no point repeating what everyone has said about the doubling.

 

Nice photos, Bobby!

 

Best wishes for the holidays!

 

Chris

[bsshog40]

Thanks for the info ya'll. I figured as much but I always look forward to getting opinions and extra info on stuff like this from ya'll. I especially like the die cracks on this coin. I had never looked this close at it in the years I've owned it. Thank you all and a Merry Christmas back at ya!!!!

[johnny9434]

its a nice looker thou.