1972 Lincoln penny - is this a doubled die?

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1972 Lincoln penny - is this a doubled die?

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HI everyone .
I have this Lincoln penny I thing looks like doubled die , I need your help thanks.
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Re: 1972 Lincoln penny

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Re: 1972 Lincoln penny - is this a doubled die?

#4 Unread post by Earle42 »

Please not the corrections I put into your initial post and title. Also please take the link so you will know how we can better help you in the future.

As to this being a DDO:
The following will help you identify actual doubled dies and RPMs:

Here is a way to find immediate answers when finding something you suspect is a doubled die or RPM:
Please click the following link:

Immediate Answers - How to find your Doubled Die or RPM online

Note:
If you do not find your coin listed using this easy method, then you most likely have a damaged coin or other issues like (non collectable) machine doubling, die deterioration doubling, etc. (look these up at error-ref.com)
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8

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