1957 D Your thoughts...

[Guest]

I was thinking it may be die abrasion on the date? This coins also has 2 other areas where die chips occur. What do you think?






Thanks

[Steven]

I don't believe abraision is what you are looking at. I think what you are seeing is the shelflike appearance mechanical doubling damage (MDD). It shows high on the devices of the date on this coin. At least I hope that is what you were trying to point out.

[Shingpumps]

Just looks like a very tired die to me.

[Steven]

The MDD can be seen best on the 1 and 9 in the date on the first photo when enlarged.

[Shingpumps]

I thought that was die chips

[Steven]

MDD in addition to the die chips

[jack13straw]

Thanks very much guys

[DWK]

MDD in addition to the die chips

I agree. MDD on the 19, plus chips in the loopf the 9 and inside the top of the 5.

I used to save these filled in 1957 pennies. I have a cup full of them.