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1968-S Double Die or Worn Die?

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  • 1968-S Double Die or Worn Die?

    Hello, I'm Ray I just registered on Coneca, but not a member yet. I recently acquired a number of bags of cents with a Loomis logo on them. The bags are full of rolls not opened since 1974. I have been searching through them and have found a few interesting one so far. This on has me wondering if it is a double die or a worn die? Attached are some pictures. There appears to be doubling in " IN GOD WE TRUST" a bit in "LIBERTY" and a mark under the chin of Lincoln, the date appears to be normal. Any opinions on what it is, and is it worth saving? Thanks.
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    In my opinion, this is classic worthless doubling.the letters themselves are much thinner than normal. They actually look damaged. The area in question is lower and shelf or step like. A doubled die is two or more impressions on a working die and the impressions are usually done at the same amount of pressure, meaning both impressions should be at the same height.

    It's a great example of mechanical or machine doubling. It's value is purely educational, nothing more. Some coin enthuists might offer enough to buy a small breakfast, but that's stretching the remote possibility.
    Gary Kozera
    Website: https://MintErrors.org

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