1968 Lincoln penny

[noor1948]

Hi all' thanks for help .is this Lincoln penny doubled die.
thanks

[mustbebob]

It is not a hub doubled die. It appears to be machine doubling.

[MintErrors]

In my opinion, this is simply machine doubling, or worthless doubling. It is vital to note that one level of the coin, is at normal height the other is extremely lower.

When the doubled dies are created the impressions of the coin on the die are made pressure is equal on both impressions, so the height seen on the coin where doubled dies show up, should be at the same or close to the same height.


Coins are struck so fast, it's like a jack hammer. Things go minutely out of whack, and these little misalignments may be enough to damage coins.

If one area is lower or if that area appears to be shelf or step-like suspect worthless damage. I have an article on my website that may help. If you want, have a read. The URL is in my signature below.