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The E-Sylum: Volume 23, Number 31, August 2, 2020, Article 28

DOUBLE STRUCK IKE ON A HALF DOLLAR PLANCHET

Another upcoming Heritage offering is a great modern error - an Eisenhower dollar double struck on a half dollar planchet. Neat. -Editor

1973-S $1 Clad Eisenhower Dollar -- Double Struck on a Half Dollar Planchet -- PR66 Cameo NGC_Heritage_Auctions_1 1973-S $1 Clad Eisenhower Dollar -- Double Struck on a Half Dollar Planchet -- PR66 Cameo NGC_Heritage_Auctions_2

Not Just Heads Or Tails

The phrase "heads or tails" is as old as the coin flip. However, what if the coin has two heads and two tails (of the eagle)?

This amazing error coin as part of Heritage's August Auction combines several mistakes:

Proof coins are supposed to be struck to the highest standards of perfection when created by the US Mint. They are intended for Proof Sets, special collector's sets that never go into circulation. However, this proof coin really went astray when it was made and somehow escaped quality control to be available for error coin collectors today.

First, this is supposed to be a dollar but was struck on a Half Dollar planchet. Next, the portrait as well as the reverse are widely doubled, allowing you to see two heads and two tails sides. Dollar-sized error coins are popular because you can really see the mistakes and appreciate them. Also, error coins are generally more valuable when you can read the entire date, so this coin is made more desirable by being able to clearly see that it is a 1973-S Proof

To read the complete lot description, see:
1973-S $1 Clad Eisenhower Dollar -- Double Struck on a Half Dollar Planchet -- PR66 Cameo NGC.... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/errors/1973-s-1-clad-eisenhower-dollar-double-struck-on-a-half-dollar-planchet-pr66-cameo-ngc/a/1318-3959.s)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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