Class III : Design Hub Doubling

Design hub doubling occurs when at least two different master dies are used to make a working hub. Each having differences in the design features. Then for some reason, one of each working hub is used to make the working die. The difference in design will create the doubling on the working die.

What to look for :

Over dates are good examples of this type of doubling. The doubling is erratic and can be strong on one letter and have no doubling on the next letter. Doubling can be on any part of the design elements. The doubling will not follow the constant spread as in Class I or IV. It also will not have the gradual increase or decreases as in the doubling as in Class V.

View these photomicrographs provided by Mr. Z
to help you understand Class III.
And below these images you may go on to Class IV.

The photo below is an uncirculated 1914 over 13 Buffalo nickel. Notice the white arrows toward the top of the four. You will see the top of a three under the four.

In the photo above, you see a very special coin. This is a 1960 Proof Washington quarter graded by ANACS as PR 67 Cameo. The white arrows show the doubling while the black arrows show where there is no doubling. Baker Numismatics is proud to display this coin at coin shows. This is a small eagle design hub over a large design hub. Less than 12 specimens are known to exist and this is by far the finest specimen known.

On to Class IV