How much is a 1955 double die penny worth

Ron Guth:

Beware of counterfeits! A new "Bay Area" counterfeit mimics the die polishing lines found on a genuine 1955 Doubled Die, but the surfaces and the edge display mico-porosity which is NOT characteristic of a genuine example.

Sources and/or recommended reading: "1955 Doubled Die Cent - New Bay Area Fake Type Surfaces" by Michael Fahey, COIN WORLD, June 7, 2010, p. 44


Lincoln Cents, Wheat Reverse1955 DOUBLED DIE OBV 1C MS Coin Auctions

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Category: Lincoln Cents, Wheat Reverse (1909-1958)
Average Grade (1 Year): MS 62
Average Grade (All Years): AU 58
Average Price (1 Year): $2,760.00
Average Price (All Years): $2,871.97
Volume (1 Year): 3
Volume (All Years): 1517

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1/5/2022 MS63 Brown PCGS Heritage Auctions 2022 January 5 - 10 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction - Orlando FUN Session(2), 1341/3229 $2,880.00
1/5/2022 MS62 Brown PCGS Heritage Auctions 2022 January 5 - 10 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction - Orlando FUN Session(8), 1341/7054 $3,000.00
1/5/2022 MS62 Brown NGC Heritage Auctions 2022 January 5 - 10 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction - Orlando FUN Session(8), 1341/7055 $2,400.00
9/15/2021 AU55 Brown PCGS Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Select Auction Session(1), 132138/27062 $1,980.00
9/15/2021 Genuine Brown PCGS Genuine Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Select Auction Session(1), 132138/27061 $2,160.00
6/17/2021 MS64 Red Brown PCGS Heritage Auctions 2021 June 17 - 20 US Coins Signature Auction Session(2), 1331/3362 $4,200.00
6/17/2021 MS63 Brown PCGS Heritage Auctions 2021 June 17 - 20 US Coins Signature Auction Session(3), 1331/7063 $2,640.00
6/17/2021 AU55 Brown PCGS Heritage Auctions 2021 June 17 - 20 US Coins Signature Auction Session(3), 1331/7064 $2,190.00
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PCGS Genuine Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132117/27170 $1,380.00
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PCGS Genuine Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132111/25039 $1,560.00
2/10/2021 MS62 Brown NGC Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132107/25061 $2,040.00
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PCGS Genuine Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132103/25087 $1,500.00
11/4/2020 MS64
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NGC Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132046/23057 $4,560.00
10/21/2020 MS61 Brown NGC Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132044/27163 $2,280.00
10/21/2020 AU58 Brown PCGS Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132044/27162 $1,740.00
10/14/2020 AU55 Brown NGC Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132043/25200 $1,680.00
10/7/2020 MS61 Brown NGC Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132042/23130 $1,980.00
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PCGS Genuine Heritage Auctions 2020 September 18 - 20 US Coins Signature Auction Session(3), 1319/7036 $1,860.00
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PCGS Genuine Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132037/23059 $1,740.00
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PCGS Genuine Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132036/21204 $1,140.00
8/12/2020 MS63 Brown NGC Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132034/25077 $2,040.00
8/5/2020 MS62 Brown NGC Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132033/23082 $2,160.00
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NGC Details Heritage Auctions Tuesday & Wednesday US Coins Weekly Online Auction Session(1), 132033/23081 $1,170.00
8/3/2020 MS63
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PCGS Heritage Auctions 2020 August 3 - 9 US Coins Signature Auction Session(1), 1318/3051 $7,800.00
8/3/2020 MS62 Red Brown NGC Heritage Auctions 2020 August 3 - 9 US Coins Signature Auction Session(1), 1318/3050 $3,120.00

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How many 1955 doubled die cent are there?

Today it is estimated that about 3,000 to 4,000 1955 Doubled Die Obverse cents exist. All pieces have the reverse die misaligned about 5% from the normal 180 degree rotation.

What 1955 penny is double die?

How Did It Happen? In 1955 a die maker at the United States Mint facility in Philadelphia made a mistake while manufacturing a working coin die for the Lincoln cent.

How much is a 1955 penny worth now?

1955 Penny Value.

Is a 1955 s penny rare?

The 1955-S Lincoln Cent is one of the most common issues in Uncirculated grades in the wheat Lincoln cent series. In circulated grades and up to MS64 they are abundant and usually in raw condition.