DDR or MD?

[N-7290]

Would you review the photos and see if the 1961 Benjamin Franklin Half Dollar Proof Coin reverse is doubled die or just machine doubling? Thanks!

[MintErrors]

Hello,
N-7290

In my opinion, this is mechanical damage (aka mechanical Doubling, ejection doubling, worthless doubling). It's much more lower than the other impression. The letters are not thicker nor is there any letters thicker and they do not have any split serifs. In addition, if the variety requires more than 10x multiplication, and IF it was a DDR, then it might have been labeled as too minor to list.

Also, proofs are typically struck more than once to give that bold and complete looking strike so it appeals to collectors. Sometimes the coins can move ever so slightly resulting in what you see on your coin.

Two sites to see a good 1961 Franklin DDR are:
Https://conecaonline.info
Http://varietyvista.com

Happy hunting.

[N-7290]

Thank you, Gary! I appreciate your knowledge. Happy Holidays!

[eaxtellcoin]

I'm moving the post to the Die Variety Forum. Questions about Double Dies and RPM's belong there.
Happy Holidays!
Eric