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  • 20 Pfennig 1887 DDR?

    Hello,
    I have another interesting coin to share with you. It is a 20 pfennig from 1887 and seems to have a potential DDR.
    I'm not 100% sure though as some looks to me more as a machine doubling, but there are some letters that seems to be actually doubled.
    I've highlighted the points that let me think on a DDR in case.
    Can you please take a look and share your thoughts?
    2023-09-20_10-44-31_Shot.jpg
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    Cheers,
    Matteo

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    In my opinion, and first, foremost, I am not schooled on European style working dies, so I could very well be wrong on my assessment/ opinion. This looks like a machine issue, like mechanical doubling aka worthless doubling. Why ? To me, some letters or numbers have that 2nd impression much lower and the very tops of some of the numbers or letters are much thinner, like the 8 in the date. With this much separation, I would think one would see notching or split serifs.

    What country is this from ? It could be a colony. Best to ask.

    You can go to https://Numista.com
    Click on COINS link.
    Click on the country.
    When you see coins, in the SEARCH area, add only the year.
    Scroll down to find your denomination.
    Click on the coin for more info.

    I found it...

    https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces15608.html


    Great photos !!
    Last edited by MintErrors; 09-20-2023, 09:31 AM.
    Gary Kozera
    Website: https://MintErrors.org

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    • #3
      ya, i'm inclined to agree with MintErrors.

      the doubling isn't consitent in any pattern around the letters but varies in some spots which is a tell-tale sign of MD.

      neat example tho and nice pics. looks like from a digital microscope with a ring of lights?
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