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Kcf9572
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1878 doubling questions

Post by Kcf9572 » Fri Jun 12, 2020 8:16 pm

My 1878 seems to have doubling issues. I’m new to coins so hoping to get some insight from you experts. Ill do my best to take pictures to show doubling in words like pluribus and liberty. Also my arrows, and head wheat seemS odd. Plus there are issues with feathers. Thank you.
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Kcf9572
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Re: 1878 doubling questions

Post by Kcf9572 » Fri Jun 12, 2020 8:18 pm

I’m including pictures here because I can’t seem to load more than three
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VamHelsing
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Re: 1878 doubling questions

Post by VamHelsing » Fri Jun 12, 2020 8:26 pm

Welcome!! Might need more pics, but try V38.
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RogerB
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Re: 1878 doubling questions

Post by RogerB » Fri Jun 12, 2020 8:51 pm

Before the 7-TF reverse dies became available in quantity, George Morgan was given permission to take existing 8-TF dies and overstrike with the new 7-TF design. Since the 8-TF dies were fundamentally flawed due to irregular curvature ('basin') these were first ground to a uniform 7-TF basin, then given several blows from the new 7-TF hub. Every 7/8-TF die was slightly different because of this individual treatment. Doubling of some reverse design elements might be visible. (See Girl on the Silver Dollar for details.) Fragments of the original 8-TF design can be seen in the OP's 1st photo.
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Kcf9572
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Re: 1878 doubling questions

Post by Kcf9572 » Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:43 am

Thank you for the reference and vam number. I appreciate it!
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