Ron Guth: Show 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
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.
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