1976 Ike Dollar Double Die

[PenelopePan]

I have this 1976 Ike Dollar, no mint mark, with doubling on the reverse. My coin appraiser told me it is legitimate doubling, but that this isn’t (or hasn’t yet been) recognized by CONECA…how would I put a price on this? I intend to sell, and I have very little experience with larger cents. It is in AU condition, without being officially graded.

[Petespockets55]

Hmmm... Your coin appraiser might want to take another look at this one. All I'm seeing is Mechanical Doubling. I'm not really seeing any notching separating the doubling.

If they still insist it's hub doubling, the only way would be to send it in for official attribution.

[occnumis2021]

finding a discovery ddo/ddr etc THIS strong this late in the game is tantamount to having higher odds than being struck by lightning. so that means, don't pack the umbrella while out looking for coins.

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[PenelopePan]

Thank you both for the insight. My mom collected this when she was a child, so I had every reason to believe it could be real. I will further study it for those “notches” to be sure before I call it a true ddr.

[Ronald]

Not being rude in any way but I have an 1838 large cent my mother was given by her grandfather. Its value is much more in the handing down and the story than it is in the copper cent. But I would suggest if you are trying to sell it, ask your appraiser how much he/she/they will give you for it. That should answer a lot of the unknowns. And then say “sold” if you are happy with their offer.

[PenelopePan]

I know, there’s very much the mindset of “if I hold onto this, my grandkids could have a fortune” and when I just a few months ago took up the torch, and did my research, I said hold up…that’s not accurate! Although I will say we were lucky in that there was a Seated Liberty quarter in my Pop’s collection worth several hundred dollars. So that was fun! But I have been hunting just long enough to learn that comes along very rarely.

Back to the coin, though- my appraiser didn’t want to buy, even when he said it was a true double die…which is why I came to you guys. Looking at it right now, I will agree I’m not seeing any notches to indicate hub doubling. There are several “almosts” that are soooo close though, but the doubling on top stays in line with the bottom just barely. Shucks.

[MintErrors]

In my opinion, this is mechanical damage.
The AR in DOLLAR and the star exhibit damage, especially to the top of the devices - in the same basic area, and direction.
IF the AR in dollar were doubled, it should be higher as most impressions on the working die and done at the same pressure, so the coin should have the doubling at nearly the same height.

[PenelopePan]

Thank you for your help. The more I look at this the more I agree that it is mechanical and not hub doubling.

[Gcantrell7]

I would find another person to look at my coins. Wait a minute! Show them here!