an example of little knowledge

[3¢nicker]

man people are getting worked, this looks to me like an easy conclusion of machine doubling ending up being one expensive penny
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220225421292&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=012

[russellhome]

I don't know that I'm 100% certain that is MD based on the photos provided. Depending on the letters involved, the spread, and the direction - doubled dies don't always show the tell-tale notches that make identification easier. If I found that, I'd slap it under a microscope for a closer look.

As far as bidding on it, I would not speculate to the tune of $50 on that coin - especially since there are no full coin photos provided. The buyer may find that full coin shots were not incuded for a reason.

[diamond]

It certainly looks like machine doubling to me.

[wavysteps]

I am in agreement that it is machine doubling. Very common for this date and the reverse die.

BJ Neff