Question about Doubled dies.

[BC1969]

Okay from what I have learned so far about doubled dies is when it comes to the devices and enlargement.

As I understand it, devices that are square will present notches.
Devices that are rounded have split serifs.


Is that always the case ?
Can square devices have splits at the corners vs notches ?

I hope someone responds, because no one seems to have asked that before because I can't find anything about it.

I have some that have splits where there should be notches, but I am thinking die deterioration is at play.

Mike

 

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[PetesPockets55]

..... Can square devices have splits at the corners vs notches ? ... I have some that have splits where there should be notches, ...

In a nutshell, yes. It depends on the class of doubling as well as the strength of that doubling.

(But we don't see notching or splits on class 6 doubled dies unless there is more than one class of doubling involved.)

You're probably familiar with Wexlers site Doubleddies.com. It has some good information escribing the different classes.
Wexler's Coins and Die Varieties

Scroll down and you will see the different classes listed. If you click on any of the underlined Classes it will take you to a page with an explanation and examples.