1934 DDO FS-101, my example.

[DCW]

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]

Your pics are great Dennis, this variety really pops out at me.

[GrumpyEd]

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

[Roller]

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

[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?

[jfines69]

That is very nice indeed... Great pics!!!

[Rollem]

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

[DCW]

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.

[duck620]

That's really a clean & sharp coin.Still looking for my first.

[mrmike916]

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!

[duece2seven]

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

[joel]

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