Is this 2000-D Sacagawea Dollar a true double die?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Harris Plummer, Aug 19, 2023.

  1. Harris Plummer

    Harris Plummer New Member

    Came across this going through a roll and it looks like a DDO

    Anyone have some insight?
     

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  3. alurid

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  4. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    Try using a different source of light and check again. I have seen this effect before, and it has to do with the ring light on usb scopes.

    When I suspect doubling, I turn off the ring light from the scope and use a pen flashlight to eliminate glare and false doubling. This method will help a lot with notching on lettering too…imo…Spark
     
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  5. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    You have to be careful using microscopes with LED's, it can make the letters look like they're doubled when they're not, it's actually reflected light. I call this reflection doubling.

    Here's an example of reflection doubling:
    Reflection Doubling.png
     
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It may look like it’s doubled but alas it’s not. Welcome to CT.
     
  7. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    The correct numismatic terminology is Doubled Die.. not double die as you stated in your thread title. That is incorrect and something totally different.

    Here is a link which explains Doubled Die
    https://doubleddie.com/58222.html

    Your coin is not a Doubled Die variety..
    Looks like die deterioration doubling to me which is caused by a worn die. Nothing to do with a true DDO variety.
     
    Last edited: Aug 19, 2023
  8. MeowtheKitty

    MeowtheKitty Well-Known Member

    Does look pretty neat, but the pictures need to be better.
     
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