Need help verifying if this is a 1955 Lincoln cent double die or poor man's die.

I've done some research on this coin and looked at various pictures, but I am still having trouble telling for sure if this is a true double die. Please let me know what you think and what it you might grade it at off the top of your head plus if you have an estimate on its value I would also be grateful, I've seen a big difference from recent books and online for values of this coin.

 

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I'll make it easy. No it's not the big money 1955/55 doubled die.

Do a google search. It's not even close. The big 55/55 is easy to spot.

In fact, here:

http://bfy.tw/DxMZ

 

C'mon

 

The cent is struck from a deteriorated die, commonly called the "poorman" as a way to sell to the new collectors. Just a very worn die used. Jim

 

If you gotta ask, it isn't it. The real DDO will make you sick to your stomach if you look at it too long lol.

 

Ok thanks everyone, sort of new to understanding how the whole double die thing works, and figured I'd better be sure.

 

you have the "poor man's" DD usually the last 5 is doubled. it has some value but not sure how much. a keeper for sure. nice find.

 

Good to know, thanks.

 

Also.. the correct terminology is Doubled Die and not double die. Big difference.
I want to share this webpage with you - http://www.error-ref.com/double-die/
and
https://www.thespruce.com/doubled-die-coins-768451
Peace

 

I'm going to start calling these double dies just to tick folks off.

 

Explain this pic then, Paddyman98

Why does everyone have to be such a nazi about this term?

 

NOOOOOOOOO!

Simple.. Label Error

 

It's been in print both ways for so many years that it should not matter.
If you get right down to it, It's not a doubled die. It's not a die. It's a coin made from a doubled die.

 

I'm going to.

 

Just like you guys will never get me to stop saying penny!

 

Correcto Mundo! Thanks for making my point!

 

Haha.. we should revive this old thread that I created - https://www.cointalk.com/threads/cent-vs-penny-what-is-the-correct-term.259971/

 

Here is one for sale on Etsy, $400. I assume it is counterfeit.

 

Poor one.