Are there different indicators that identify a doubled die on the newer shield cents that would help me? I noticed on the shield coins some of the letters are split when you view up close like the E, T, and S and it got a little confusing to me. I've looked at some pics on Wexlers and cant really see a difference right now. If anyone has any tips or pointers or anything that might help me identify a shield doubled die it would be greatly appreciated.
I did not suceed in getting photos dowloaded. The files were to big to put on here and couldnt format picture to a smaller size. I have no wifi and cant afford extra cost at the moment. Unfortunately my health stituation is making it hard to get much needed extra cash at the moment. I will get better but just taking awhile. Ill get photos on here some how and some way. And when I do prepare to be blown away (just kidding) but will be happy to finally share what Ive found from customer wrapped and bank rolls.
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It takes time to get a feel for them and even when you do, you will think you have one when you don't and can also overlook them because they are not as apparent.
Usually with modern cents thickness to some of the devices, usually letters or numbers, can be distorted.
You will find the interior of 0's that look like footballs (right Jon?). Initials on the reverse might be distorted at a diagonal direction.
Wexler usually has a description of where the thickness is most prevalent.
Copper Coins has some modern DDO/DDR's and look at Variety Vista as well. More extreme examples make it easier to see areas to focus on and the way the doubling distorts a normal looking device.
Usually with modern cents thickness to some of the devices, usually letters or numbers, can be distorted.
You will find the interior of 0's that look like footballs (right Jon?). Initials on the reverse might be distorted at a diagonal direction.
Wexler usually has a description of where the thickness is most prevalent.
Copper Coins has some modern DDO/DDR's and look at Variety Vista as well. More extreme examples make it easier to see areas to focus on and the way the doubling distorts a normal looking device.
Ok, Ill take a look at some of the newer ones on CC and VV, thank you for the info and tips
Good question! Personally I zip through Shield cents pretty fast. Concentrate on the 20 of the date and the TY of Liberty. Then the LB and JFM. There are some listed Shield cents that are really very nice DDO's and DDR's and you will catch those right away. For the ones that are kind of minor if you're not sure about them... what I would do is put them aside and look at the same dates together so you can compare them to the listings.
It takes time to get a feel for them and even when you do, you will think you have one when you don't and can also overlook them because they are not as apparent.
These pics here are why I have been having trouble with the shields... Is this what MD looks like on the shields maybe or is this one doubled or am I just examining them too closely.
Unfortunately what I am seeing is a lot of glare from lighting. Have you tried to cover your LED's with something? If your scope's LED lights are in a circle, the paper cutout in the shape of a donut is a good thing to try. Also, some people suggested putting a small piece of electrical tape over every other light and scotch tape over the other lights. I tried that with my old scope and the lights started burning out, not sure if the tape had anything to do with that but since then I just use the paper donut thing.
Also... it would be best to start with Philly Shields because there are only two Denver Shield DDO's and one Denver DDR listed.
What I suggest is.. sort your Shields by date. Then look over the listings for the particular date you are searching and start comparing your coins to the listings and to each other. This will help you spot the ones that have extra thickness, distortion or notching. You are going to see a whole bunch that are going to look the same (normal) but the great thing about looking at the normal ones is... when a doubled die shows up you will be able to tell it's not normal looking!
Unfortunately what I am seeing is a lot of glare from lighting. Have you tried to cover your LED's with something? If your scope's LED lights are in a circle, the paper cutout in the shape of a donut is a good thing to try. Also, some people suggested putting a small piece of electrical tape over every other light and scotch tape over the other lights. I tried that with my other scope and the lights started burning out, not sure if the tape had anything to do with that but since then I just use the paper donut thing.
Also... it would be best to start with Philly Shields because there are only two Denver Shield DDO's and one Denver DDR listed.
What I suggest is.. sort your Shields by date. Then look over the listings for the particular date you are searching and start comparing your coins to the listings and to each other. This will help you spot the ones that have extra thickness, distortion or notching. You are going to see a whole bunch that are going to look the same (normal) but the great thing about looking at the normal ones is... when a doubled die shows up you will be able to tell it's not normal looking!
So its my leds that are messing with me lol I just wont use them on the shields, maybe that will help me.... Thank you I have yet too see notching so im not comfortable with what it looks like yet... even after seeing pics lol
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