1955 Lincoln penny. DDO or MD?

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  1. Carlos Arriaga

    Carlos Arriaga Senior Member

    All I see doubled is the 2nd 5 on the date. Thank for your comments. Rev.jpg Ober.jpg Crop.jpg
     
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  3. jallengomez

    jallengomez Cessna 152 Jockey

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    That is an example of die-deterioration doubling and this is the most famous example. This is very common on 1955 cents, but through the years it's been called the "poor man's double[sic] die" even though it is not a doubled die at all. While common, because of the history with this particular year and this particular example of die deterioration doubling, these coins routinely sell for a premium of a few bucks on Ebay.
     
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  5. jallengomez

    jallengomez Cessna 152 Jockey

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    That is an example of die-deterioration doubling and this is the most famous example. This is very common on 1955 cents, but through the years it's been called the "poor man's double[sic] die" even though it is not a doubled die at all. While common, because of the history with this particular year and this particular example of die deterioration doubling, these coins routinely sell for a premium of a few bucks on Ebay.
     
  6. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank


    yes
     
  7. Carlos Arriaga

    Carlos Arriaga Senior Member

    Thank. both of you for that beautiful information. Sound nice "Poor man's Double Die". Thank again.
     
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  9. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    looks like a poor man's 1955 DDO :blackalien:
     
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