1865 indian doubled

[marylandjeff]

i recently discovered one of my indian heads has doubling on all letters and most of the details on the obverse. i can't find any listing of this coin anywhere. not in cherry pickers. does anyone have any info on this variety ?
the reverse has no doubling at all.

[Metalman]

I suspect what your seeing is longacre doubling (a type of strike or Mechanical doubling ) but without pics I cannot be sure .

Longacre doubling was very common on the indian sents and was named after the designer ,, it adds no value to the coin in most cases .

I would be happy to look at some pics to either qualify or dis qualify my reply .

Metalman

[cjoej]

I would love to see some quality macro photos of your coin. I am curious as to the condition etc.

SWC
Joe

[marylandjeff]

hi metalman,
thanks for the info. i will get some pics up as soon as i figure out this new camera. my computer locks everytime i try to load photos.
cjoej,
i can appreciate your quote, i think the bulb is full.
i'm an electrician, i like that. i have been on service calls and found light bulbs full of water.
thanks, jeff