1972s proof

[pennies4pennies]

I found this in one of my proof sets. I'm not sure if it's a DDO. There is no listing on coppercoins for this.

[pennies4pennies]

A couple more pictures. It's hard taking pictures being that the coin is in a case.

[koinmon]

I also don't have a reference with this but looks pretty PROMISING to me.
George

[DCW]

There is a pretty neat DDO for the date, but I dont think this is it. This does appear to have some separation in lettering, but could just be reflection. I sometimes find it difficult on proofs, because their surfaces are typically so reflective, to determine wether the small spread I am picking up is legit or not.
Good luck!

[JeanK]

That is a beautiful coin Frank!

I know what DCW means about proofs. Unless the proofs are 'naked eye' noticeable I have one heck of a time trying to determine what they are. Of course, we have professional attributors here on LCR that might want an up close and personal look at that coin.

Jean

[jcuve]

Hey Frank, nice photos! I believe this is mild Machine Doubling; extra deceptive as it is slight and as the die bounced and came into contact with already struck surfaces that had that CAM frosting on it. I happen to have DDO-001 (Bob shot it for CC) and the doubling is more distinct with notching. Of course I am not an attributer, so wait for Bob to chime in...

[pennies4pennies]

What you say is very possible. It does not match the 1DDO but it could still be one. I have two proof sets of the same year and I am very considering opening up this set. The pictures don't really show what I see. Later on tonight I think I am going to open the Proof set case. It's driving me crazy LOL.
Frank



Hey Frank, nice photos! I believe this is mild Machine Doubling; extra deceptive as it is slight and as the die bounced and came into contact with already struck surfaces that had that CAM frosting on it. I happen to have DDO-001 (Bob shot it for CC) and the doubling is more distinct with notching. Of course I am not an attributer, so wait for Bob to chime in...

[mustbebob]

Those are great photos...especially of a proof. I don't see the notching I would want to see for that year, and it is definitely not 1DO-001P. I do see the minor machine doubling Jason makes mention of, but off hand, I would say this is not a DDO Frank.

[pennies4pennies]

Thanks Bob. I'm still itching to open the case and get a closer look. I have another 72 proof set so it won't hurt to much.

[mustbebob]

Well then go for it. Sometimes, the only way to be 100% for sure is to take it out of the holder. Let me know if you see anything different if you do take it out...OK?

[pennies4pennies]

Okay Bob. I'll post some more pics later if it looks a little different.