1876-CC Trade $ DDR CC Coin of the Week 1-10-10

Hi Garryn

We are getting away from our beloved "CC" coins but hey..it's all fun!

Here's what I think might be going on with Ringo. As you know he's a simple man. He's been giving away his autographs for decades absolutely free. He doesn't really need the money so he thought "what does it hurt if I give my signature away?" The trouble is that other unscrupulous autograph dealers have been getting his autographs and charging huge amounts for them. I think Ringo in his nice way and without a lot of explaining, is just trying to cut out all the fleecers making huge profits from his signatures. He's probably also security cautious as he should be.

Meanwhile my friend, Belay has one fine 1876-CC trade $ DDR doesn't he?

Good point about Ringo Mike. Belay has a great coin. No doubt. Its really great that he and you and many of us are preserving these coins for posterity.

But to get back to my question, is there anything in the literature that specifically calls that line off the eagle's beak part of the doubling? It looks more like a gouge to me. I don't think it's a clash.

Here is an overlay photo for you Belay. This was done by a friend of mine on coppercoins.com. The toning obscures some of the detail, but maybe if you pull the photo off here, it will be larger. But nothing on the overlay indicates a clash mark. There is a larger photo at this link: www.coppercoins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5417

He has a new album for one and is on tour for another. He looked great the other night ans is obviously staying in shape too.

Belay Off

Garryn,

I have done some very close up examinations of the doubling on the '76-CC T$. I now believe, with a reasonable degree of certainty, that the distinct curving line below the eagle's beak/jaw is the bird's thinly doubled lower beak. Only the highest portion of the lower beak struck with enough force to create this feature.

If one traces the HIGHEST POINTS along the entire lower beak and jaw line starting from the left side, then it becomes evident that one is following the exact same curve and diminishing thickness of the line in question.
Again, remember that only the highest points along the jaw line struck, which explains why none of the rest of the eagles lower beak and jaw line are visible.

For my money, that's the answer to the mystery squiggle. Tune in next week when Dr. Belay explains the strange doubled lines under Decline Don's chin. : )

Belay Off

Ha Ha we are all looking forward to that I'm sure! :laugh: :laugh: