1955 D Lincoln - Doubled Eye?

[59burk19]

I don't see anything like it listed so I have to doubt it is, but your comments will be appreciated.


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[mustbebob]

There is no doubt about this being a very nice Class 4 doubled die. This looks like it could be VV DDO-002. If it is not listed, it should be.

http://www.varietyvista.com/01a%20LC%20Doubled%20Dies%20Vol%201/1955DDDO002.htm

[Ray Parkhurst]

Looks to have more separation than #2. Quite impressive.

[PNWMAKES]

That is a no doubter. Really nice doubled eye.

[MintErrors]

There are several listed on coppercoins as well.
https://coppercoins.com
to the top left choose die variety search.
add the year in top box.
Click on Denver
Click on Doubled die obverse
And click submit to see results

Https://coppercoins.com/lincoln/dies...&die_state=mds


Congrats, a winner !

[59burk19]

There is no doubt about this being a very nice Class 4 doubled die. This looks like it could be VV DDO-002. If it is not listed, it should be.

http://www.varietyvista.com/01a%20LC...955DDDO002.htm

Thanks Bob. I'm posting a pic of the wheat lines shown as markers on the VV listing. I do not see a die crack or chip in the in the wheat lines as shown in DDO-002. If it is DDO-002 I'm guessing it may be an earlier die if it's a DDO-002? The pics on VV don't show a real close up but it kind of looks like there is more definition on mine. Hard to tell with the small pics on VV though.


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[59burk19]

There are several listed on coppercoins as well.
https://coppercoins.com
to the top left choose die variety search.
add the year in top box.
Click on Denver
Click on Doubled die obverse
And click submit to see results

Https://coppercoins.com/lincoln/dies...&die_state=mds


Congrats, a winner !

Thanks. My first go-to is coppercoins.com. Same thing. Nothing on the wheat lines and no cracks in the hair that I can see as shown on coppercoins.com. Plus, mine seems to show a better defined doubled eye than that one.

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[59burk19]

So, my next question is, if it is a previously unknown variety, what next? How would I get it listed? Should I send the coin off for a more expert opinion? If so, where?

Thanks in advance for all of your input. As a real amateur, this is pretty exciting stuff for me!

[mustbebob]

You would need an attributer to examine it for you and either confirm if it is one in their files, or assign a number and add it to their files. I will private message you with the name of the attributer from CONECA to contact.

[Ray Parkhurst]

Is the Attribution Forum no longer functioning as it used to? I do remember receiving no reply before, except from you mustbebob. Is there a new "official" process for attributions and examinations?

[mustbebob]

I have no idea any more. I normally tell folks to send emails to Jason for attributions. I have no idea what (if anything) they are doing any more.

[Basics2Varieties]

Very nice Class 4 DDO. Great find.
As others have said, the potential for VV's listing DDO-002, maybe earlier stage, VV's photo casts a shadow under the eyelid which could throw it off, Coppercoins shows the same spread, but with no die markers this could be an earlier reverse die state. Can you provide a close up of the date and MM as the MM position can be used as a diagnostic to determine the variety as well.

[59burk19]

Very nice Class 4 DDO. Great find.
As others have said, the potential for VV's listing DDO-002, maybe earlier stage, VV's photo casts a shadow under the eyelid which could throw it off, Coppercoins shows the same spread, but with no die markers this could be an earlier reverse die state. Can you provide a close up of the date and MM as the MM position can be used as a diagnostic to determine the variety as well.

Here's a closeup of the date/mm. It would not surprise me at all if it is DDO-002 EDS. Here's the pic you requested.



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[Basics2Varieties]

Here's a closeup of the date/mm. It would not surprise me at all if it is DDO-002 EDS. Here's the pic you requested.

I'd say yes, ddo-002, earlier die stage
Here are a few overlays using both VV & CC date photos. (Top 2)
Side by side with VV. (Bottom)

[59burk19]

I'd say yes, ddo-002, earlier die stage
Here are a few overlays using both VV & CC date photos. (Top 2)
Side by side with VV. (Bottom)

Looks like that settles it to me - bearing in mind that I am an armature. They look nearly identical.