terminology questions

[Digenes]

My questions basically is on some of the terminology used. Is a Doubled Die considered an error or a variety? If it is considered an error then what is considered a variety? On the other hand if it is considered a variety then what is considered a error. Now to clarify this a little further, I am mainly talking about collectible errors and or varieties. I am not sure it really makes a difference but am talking about modern coins.

Thanks Dave

[diamond]

A doubled die is ALWAYS considered a die variety. Die varieties always include such die foul-ups as doubled dies, repunched dates, repunched mintmarks, overmintmarks, misplaced digits, etc. There is no consensus on how other die defects should be classified. Some folks want to expand "die variety" to include any die defect, e.g. die breaks, die cracks, excessive die abrasion, die damage, etc. Other folks (like me) would call the latter "die errors". It really doesn't matter as far as I'm concerned.

[Digenes]

Thanks Mike, that really helps. I have heard Doubled Dies referred to as errors, varieties etc, and just wanted to know what is what.

Dave