Giving it a whirl: 1956-D&S OMM with extras?

[Guest]

Hi, I may be seeing things, I may not. I am sorry I don't know all the coin terms for each error. I came across this 1956-D/S while checking OMM. I don't have a high-end microscope, I use a 10X Loupe & an app on my android phone 8X magnifier with LED light. Again I may be seeing things. The coin actually looks so much crisp & clearer in person, the images do no justice, I did my best. Any help would be more than appreciated. From what I see, Awesome face doubling looks like it starts from the tip of the nose almost to the end of the coat. The date, the MM, there is a very faint S to the left of the MM. Liberty doubled or? In God We Trust doubled or? Letter F on Lincoln's coat, I don't see the initials at the bottom. Markings in between IGWT? Looks like ear doubling? I'm unsure DDR E.Pluribus.Unum looks very strong, letters in between it & underneath, Letter L right next to the bottom of the P. Right wheat stalk looks double on the inside. The T in cent looks like a letter D inside it with a crack above it? The letter P above the N in One? I'm sure there are more you all can see & know the correct terms. But here it is. Thank you for all your help. I'm sorry there are so many images. I will post images of the Reverse following this post. I wasn't sure which Prefix to choose.

Denise

[denise0909]

Continued from my Previous Thread

Here are the images of the Reverse.

Sincerely,

Denise

[enamel7]

Welcome to the forum. First things first. Since there weren't any San Francisco stamped coins in 1956 I would say you are seeing things. As for the doubling you see it appears to be md or machine doubling. This type isn't true doubling and has no real value.

[enamel7]

Those are good pics, but I'm afraid everything you're seeing is just a case of hits from circulation. Stare at something long enough and they can look like anything. I suggest reading the tutorials on this site and learn the minting process. Most of all, keep looking!

[VAB2013]

Your photos are really good so it will be easier for our experts to help you! There's also a lot of great information in the glossary.

[VAB2013]

Denise, there's also a great sister site where you can search for Doubled Dies and MM by year. It's http://www.coppercoins.com/advsearch.php

I use this site often. The photos and explanations are great!

[willbrooks]

I merged your threads and moved it to the variety attributions forum. I don't see any evidence of a doubled die or repunched mint mark on your coin. If the marks you are pointing to are raised, then they are from gouges or chips in the die. If they are incuse (sunken in) then they are from circulation damage. You have a good eye and your pictures are pretty good for first attempt! Keep trying, reading, asking, and learning!

[jfines69]

Good looking pics for first posting... Here is a definition from our Glossary... One of my favorite words (I call it Pair of Doilies )
Pareidolia: The phenomenon where people see patterns or objects in otherwise random data. People often “see” extra design elements that aren’t really there in a coin’s damaged areas, plating blisters, stains, etc.

Here is another definition for MD
Machine Doubling (Also Machine Damage Doubling, or Strike Doubling): This occurs when a loose die bounces (push-type machine doubling) after the initial strike and hits the planchet again in a slightly offset position, flattening a portion of an already struck device, creating a “shelf-like” doubling effect that cuts into the normal size of the device. This is often misconstrued as a doubled die by novices, but is common and essentially worthless. Sometimes the die will “slide” rather than bounce, creating a smeared look to the devices. (slide-type machine doubling). Ejection doubling is another form of machine doubling where the coin “sticks” to the anvil die when being ejected from the striking chamber. In addition to the examples below, please see Jason Cuvelier’s excellent tutorial Here.

Hope those help a little... Don't get discouraged either... It can take a while to learn the different things and how to recognize them... Even the pros do not know it all!!!

[jfines69]

Forgot about the VDB... The Lincolns with the VDB in that area disappear over time... I have seen them with very little of the letters left... As the die is used the die face wears away... Also the mint will repolish the die face from time to time to remove imperfections such as nicks, dings or clashes... Some times they leave the abrasion marks on the coin I suppose because any more polishing and there would not be any thing remaining that or because a mint worker needs practice

[Frank]

Forgot about the VDB... The Lincolns with the VDB in that area disappear over time... I have seen them with very little of the letters left

I just yesterday looked at a `87 that had about a micron of design left in the middle...from just ridiculous amounts of abrading!

[denise0909]

Thank you