1934 DDO FS-101, my example.

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  • DCW
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    • Feb 2010
    • 2085

    #1

    1934 DDO FS-101, my example.

    Hey gang,
    Just felt like posting a couple of photos of the seldom seen 1934 DDO FS-101:



    This is a MS64RB and the earliest die state I've encountered of this rare die variety. Got this one from Mel Pruitt, Jr. a few years back when he was liquidating his collection of many prized Lincoln Cent varieties. He owned all 5 or 6 known at the time (including a gorgeous MS65RD.) However, this is the one he saved for his set as it displayed those under digits so clearly.

    Hope these two pictures I took will help others identify this subtle, yet dramatic variety. It has been described as having the farthest spread of any date in the entire series.
    Thanks for looking.
  • Maineman750
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    • Apr 2011
    • 12069

    #2
    Your pics are great Dennis, this variety really pops out at me.
    https://www.ebay.com/sch/maineman750...75.m3561.l2562

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    • GrumpyEd
      Member
      • Jan 2013
      • 7229

      #3
      Super coin!
      I can't even find a cull example of this one.

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      • Roller
        Member
        • Feb 2010
        • 6975

        #4
        Very nice. I never fail to look for this when I find a '34. Certainly no luck so far.

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        • duece2seven
          Member
          • Feb 2013
          • 1567

          #5
          That may be the coolest DDO I've ever seen. Stands out from the pack even over the 55's, 69's, and the like. Superb! Just how rare is this coin if I may ask?

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          • jfines69
            Paid Member

            • Jun 2010
            • 28621

            #6
            That is very nice indeed... Great pics!!!
            Jim
            (A.K.A. Elmer Fudd) Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! Good Hunting!!!

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            • Rollem
              Administrator

              • Feb 2011
              • 2823

              #7
              Beautiful coin Dennis!

              I would love to see a overlay on the lower digits, I tried for quite a while before to do one on the coin on coppercoins.

              James
              "Good People are Great Forums" Rollem

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              • DCW
                Member
                • Feb 2010
                • 2085

                #8
                Originally posted by duece2seven
                That may be the coolest DDO I've ever seen. Stands out from the pack even over the 55's, 69's, and the like. Superb! Just how rare is this coin if I may ask?
                Rarity is a funny thing to gauge. Coin is 80 years old, but they pop up from time to time. Member WaterSport cherried one a short time ago. I know of 1 in 65rd, 5 in 64rb, a 58, and a couple in the VF-XF45 range (all in PCGS holders like the example above.) You probably can't see this variety below VF 35, because it is not a strong hubbing despite its spread.

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                • duck620
                  Member
                  • Apr 2009
                  • 2908

                  #9
                  That's really a clean & sharp coin.Still looking for my first.
                  "2012 Finds HERE"

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                  • mrmike916
                    Member
                    • Apr 2012
                    • 1381

                    #10
                    Originally posted by DCW
                    You probably can't see this variety below VF 35, because it is not a strong hubbing despite its spread.
                    Thanks for sharing this amazing example. You already answered a question I have been wondering about for a while now!

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                    • duece2seven
                      Member
                      • Feb 2013
                      • 1567

                      #11
                      Only one in 65rd or up makes it pretty darn rare in my book. Thanks

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                      • joel
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                        • Feb 2014
                        • 8023

                        #12
                        Thanks for sharing this unique coin. I have never heard of it before.

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