Proof search

[Robert]

I was searching through some scratch and dent proof Lincolns when I noticed that on my 1973-S proofs (at least I think it was 73) the "EPU" lettering seemed to be very crisp and had serifs while others before and after that date had less distinct lettering w/ no serifs.

Is it my imagination or is that the way they were made?

Also, I noticed some machine doubling on some of the coins, esp on the obverse. How prevalent is that?

[coop]

On the 1973-S Cents I'm not sure of. The ones I've more familiar with are the 1961-1964 ones. That are the ones I've seen more of. There are a few machine doubled/ejection doubled that I have seen in these years, but they are generally few from what I've seen. Nice doubling is a GREAT thing to find in proof Cents as there were fewer made with each die. So they are rarer. But the 73-S Sorry no information on them that I know of. But one thing I've learned on DD's, they happen and they are fun to find when you can get the proof cents. I like to buy rolls of them, but they are few and far between that haven't already been searched. I found a few nice ones a while back, but that was years ago. Hang on to your coin and post images if possible and let's see what you have.

[Bob P]

Robert,
Not only on the proofs, but the reverse detail on all 1973 cents was significantly better than any other year around it. If you find a few of the business strike coins, have a look at the statue on the reverse. It is far more detailed There was a reverse die makeover for this year. Notice that the designers initials are huge this year as well. As far as machine doubling...you are correct. There does seem to be a substantial amount of this for 1973.