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Close-up of the 1984 date on a Lincoln cent showing machine doubling with a false interior bar in the 4 and outline doubling on the 8

Roll Notes: 1984 Lincoln Cent with Strong Machine Doubling on the Date

ByGeoff W. January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Pulled from a customer-wrapped roll, this 1984 Lincoln cent shows some of the strongest machine doubling I’ve seen on a modern date. At first glance it looks convincing, but a simple tilt under the scope tells the real story. Not valuable, but a great reference example and an excellent reminder of how machine doubling can fool the eye.

1995 Lincoln cent showing machine doubling on UNITED STATES lettering

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Roll Notes: 1995 Lincoln Cent Strong Machine Doubling

ByGeoff W. January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

A 1995 Lincoln cent pulled from a bank-wrapped roll showing convincing mechanical (machine) doubling on the reverse lettering. The doubling appears dramatic under direct light, but angled lighting reveals flat, shelf-like characteristics typical of non–die-related doubling.