This can't be a 1997 dble ear, right?

[jcuve]

I don't think this coin is the '97 DDO (dble ear), but I'd like a second opinion. What I think happened is that early on in circulation, something struck the coin in three places across the face; the bottom strike went across the jaw, over the earlobe and into the hair. The strike depressed the lobe making it appear to be the '97 DDO. I have checked it and re-checked it and I can't find any die marker that is listed on Coneca or Coppercoins websites.

The real problem for me is the character of the lower lobe is all wrong; and the fact it doesn't extend to the left. Scan one shows the ear with the strikes on the surface, scan two is a close up (left) with another normal '97 ear (right) and the last pic is from Coppercoins showing what DDO #1 should look like...

[Wheat Cents]

You are correct ... you find is not the dbl ear . ( the third pic from CC is )

[THE PENNY MAN]

I have an AWESOME example of the 1997P double EAR LOBE!!!!! MS-65+

[Brad]

I don't think it is a 1997 ddo 1.

[Brad]

I have an AWESOME example of the 1997P double EAR LOBE!!!!! MS-65+

I think you are looking at the wrong picture. The one on the right is from the Coppercoins website.

[Wheat Cents]

Jcuve..

Hear are pictures of my 97 dbl ear . (first pic is a giant ear - at 60x) Hope this helps you id one in the future.


I have an AWESOME example of the 1997P double EAR LOBE!!!!! MS-65+

I hadn't taken the one above out for a while. It also goes back to the vault tomorrow. At least now I have some pictures to remember it by.
1997 doubled ears are many times in MS / BU condition. Lots a rolls yet out there and it has not been too many passing years for the ones in circ.

[zpmada]

Would I be able to pick out a DD earlobe without a magnifying (http://www.bigmagnify.com/)glass? I'm just getting into looking for coin errors and I honestly can't tell the difference with some of these double die errors. I feel like I need a magnifying glass. Any tips?

[CCC]

Some varieties you don't such as the 95. When you look for RPM(Re-punched Mint Marks) you do. Welcome to the Forum. Ask away.

[Brad]

A 10X magnifying loupe will pick up most major varieties. You can get one of those on Ebay for about $15. A stereomicroscope will pick up anything. I would start with a loupe.

[kloccwork419]

I want a stereoscope from santa!!!!!!!

[RWBILLER]

Hi:
Here is a picture of mine.
Thanks
Roger

[Wheat Cents]

Would I be able to pick out a DD earlobe without a magnifyingglass? I'm just getting into looking for coin errors and I honestly can't tell the difference with some of these double die errors. I feel like I need a magnifying glass. Any tips?

I know individuals who are able to see varieties w/o a glass. But for cherry picking I too recommend a 10x glass. That should be sufficient and a 16x glass if you need "get a little closer" look.

[RWBILLER]

at least 6X
Thanks
Roger

[jazzcoins]

I think the coin took some kind of a hit that;s what gives it the appearance of doubling no double die ear

Jazzcoins Joe


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[RWBILLER]

Hi:
Here is a pic of mine.
Thanks
Roger

[1sgret]

:tinysmile_eyebrow_tHere is mine! It is graded MS-66 RED.
I needed something to do since I am snowed in this afternoon. :LOL_Hair:

P.S. I like everyone else pictures on this thread as the 97 is a neat Dbl Die.:)