1983p LMC DDR-001 ... Oh Yeah Baby!

[Petespockets55]

1983p LMC 1DR-001, DDR-001, WDDR-001, FS# 801

I've been wanting one (like most "sane" people) for a while now and there was a somewhat local annual auction earlier this year. All online. No preview, one cruddy group image of the whole lot, and a boring description.
I was watching one auction lot with about 600 wheats, some Indians, a roll of 1990 and 1995 uncirculated cents, and a 1983p DDR-001 MS66 AND MS67 in the old NGC "soap bar" holders that I placed a bid on.

I was able to follow the auction from work, since it closed during the day, to make sure it didn't slip away.

I paid more than I wanted for the lot but I'm sure glad I won. I'll post the 67 here but I'm not sure if my images will do it justice.

(A side note- I didn't realize this variety has a slightly rotated reverse until I started taking these images.)
Thanks for looking. :bigsmile:

[makecents]

SWEET!! Big congrats, Cliff!! That is such a fantastic doubled die! Maybe some more goodies in that lot, let us know.:)

[Petespockets55]

SWEET!! Big congrats, Cliff!! That is such a fantastic doubled die! Maybe some more goodies in that lot, let us know.:)
:xd: why yes there was Jon and yes I will. Mawahahahaha!:angel:

[WaterSport]

Marvelous specimen!

Bob

[tokameel]

So cool ! It is a dream coin, especially in that condition.

[joel]

Now that's a super special Doubled Die!! WTG Cliff!!

[Petespockets55]

Thanks everyone for the comments.

I was kind of bidding by the seat of my pants since the single image of the lot wasn't very clear. All I could tell for sure was that they were were slabbed by NGC in the old "soap bar" holders.

I agree about the bubbles on some of the early years. I've often wondered if the bubbles get worse over time on some coins and they weren't there at the time of grading. I say this because I don't think any of the bubbles would be visible at the time of the strike, since they aren't on the die. So they must all show up at some later point, and different storage conditions during the coin's life probably bring them out like pesky flies in a stable.

The 66 has some small areas of very light discoloration. My plan was to try and sell some of the individual groups of 50 coins. But it was like eating popcorn, once I opened one of the sealed groups I couldn't stop. I do have more varieties to share once I carve out some time.

Here's a couple of images of the 66.

[joel]

The 66 is even more of a special doubled die!! WTG again Cliff!!

[makecents]

Very nice, Cliff! I didn't realize you got more than one of the same great DDR!

[kloccwork419]

Thats a beauty Cliff. Dont think I’ve ever saw one without bubbles. :squigglemouth:

[Sheila ruley]

Oh wow!!! Awesome find!! Beautiful!! Congrats!!!