I came across this when I was sorting through some coins.
Doubling of the DEI, GRA and the A in Canada.
I personally have never seen this error before. Maybe one of a kind, who knows. The pictures I am going to post here I give Coinsandcanada permission to use if they so choose. I can send Higher quality images if needed.
Sorry about the dark pictures, my magnifier is a cheap one.
1963 Doubling and Chip
1963 Doubling and Chip
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Re: 1963 Doubling and Chip
Welcome to the forum
First, a Doubled Die is not an error, it is a variety, big difference.
Also what you have is not a Doubled Die, it is Machine / Mechanical Doubling, a worthless type of doubling.
Your photography is very good, you can see all the detail which is what we need.
First, a Doubled Die is not an error, it is a variety, big difference.
Also what you have is not a Doubled Die, it is Machine / Mechanical Doubling, a worthless type of doubling.
Your photography is very good, you can see all the detail which is what we need.
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Bill in Burl
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Re: 1963 Doubling and Chip
I agree, mechanical/machine doubling. You can clearly see the offset caused by the die being loose in the holder and then moving slightly as the die comes up off the planchet. The die will stamp coins with that much offset or more, as it gets looser and looser and able to move a little more. Once the die is tightened, then the doubling (also called shadowing) will disappear.
Bill in Burl