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I have a 1962 D penny which I think is DDO? The rim looks funny as well so I am not sure. Thoughts on the error and value? The doubling is strongest in GOD WE TRUST. Especially OD, W, and T,R
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The 1962-D Lincoln cent has only 2 known doubled dies.
One is related to the "2" in the date.
The other is related to a doubled eye.
The letters that appear to be doubled look like the doubling is in random directions, it appears some of the lettering has step like or flattened letters.
This can be quite challenging to distinguish between a doubled die and worthless doubling.
So in other words, the areas on your coin are not a documented doubled die....
NOW, if this was a 1962 Proof Lincoln cent, it might have been a different story.
In my opinion, its important for learning, to try and research some things. I personally don't expect everyone to know everything and I personally am here to help. I am learning new things everyday and I surely do not know enough about this hobby - there is soooo much to know.
I will add a few websites that can be checked if you want to.
No pressure whatsoever. Its just a suggestion.
The working dies that have the doubling on them (more than one impression on the working die) are made of steel. So, where the attributors document the doubling is where it should be located. The doubled die website above has an excellent educational area called "worthless doubling". John Wexler took the time to compare/show the differences between a DDO/DDR versus the worthless type doubling.
Happy hunting
Gary Kozera
Website: https://MintErrors.org
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