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1913-D Buffalo Type 1 Possible DDO?

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    1913-D Buffalo Type 1 Possible DDO?

    Humbly submitted by a complete newcomer to mint errors. I've referenced the Cherrypicker's guide and found many examples of similar errors in varieties from various years, but not for the 1913-D.

    Apparent PUPs:
    1. The two primary feathers, secondary striking to SE
    2. Eyelid
    3. Nostril
    4. Nose
    5. Chin
    6. "LIBERTY" though I can't say whether this is die deterioration / machine doubling
    7. Date, faintly? Ditto above re: machine doubling
    I missed out on picking this one up, so I'm sadly unable to take and share better photos, but I was intrigued and wanted to share. Very curious to hear what you all think!
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    Almost forgot to mention, on the reverse across "FIVE CENTS" appears to be a die crack (or feeder finger scratch?) from the top-left of F through to the middle-left edge of the E in FIVE, and the bottom of V through to the bottom of T in CENTS. This line doesn't appear in any of the raised letters, only behind. I think this would be on the surface of the die? Again, beginner here

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      First of all, these are some great photos. I was able to zoom in quite a bit to see what you are mentioning. Unfortunately, everything you mention on the obverse is machine doubling (MD). As far as the reverse area you mention, there is indeed a die crack connecting the bottoms of all the letters. This is only on the field of the coin and does not affect the letters themselves.
      Bob Piazza
      Lincoln Cent Attributer

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      • #4
        Thanks Bob! Can I ask, what are some diagnostics or criteria for distinguishing machine doubling from a die variety or mint error using an image like this one? If there's already a good place to read about that, I'll take a link Thanks again.

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        • #5
          There is an area in the forum that shows photos of actual doubling and machine doubling. Here is the link:

          https://board.conecaonline.org/forum...trike-doubling
          Bob Piazza
          Lincoln Cent Attributer

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          • #6
            Hopefully my new thread that Bob posted helps...
            Jason Cuvelier

            CONECA
            Lead attributer

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            • #7
              Very helpful, thanks! Though I'm still not confident that I could distinguish this particular one from these photos

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