1955 wheaty

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4658/filleddie0019jy.jpg
What do you all think of this?
common? Thanks David

 

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It would help if you could post a pic of the reverse. It looks like excessive wear, but it might be something else.

Charlie

 

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/5487/filleddie0020ny.jpg The reverse. Can you tell what the arch is on the obverse?? Thanks for looking

 

No idea. It's very worn out, so unless that arch thing is some kind of error, it can't be more than 10 cents. If you want, look at mint it's shiny! (BU) (I wonder if that is a filled die error on 1955...)

 

I bet its damage.....but will wait on the experts to say for sure.

Speedy

 

Hi,
This is a guess, but I think it will prove to be accurate. The 1955 cent appears to be struck on a planchet that was rolled thinner on the one portion missing the details. Please let me know if the coin is thinner on that side of the coin. It is an error and is a very nice one. Nort sure what they sell for though, it has been awhile since I've sold any like that.
Have Fun,
Bill

 

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4978/loonyhead0022fb.jpg The coin is thinner on that side yes. does that help any?

 

Hi,
Yes, that just solidifies my opinion. The coin was struck on a planchet that was "rolled thin" on one side. Called a tapered planchet strike , it is worth abot $3.00 to $5.00 in that condition.
Have Fun,
Bill

 

Thanks I knew it was *wrong* when I felt the coin. Thanks for the input. David

 

cool find! i would have body bagged that one and used it to by my latte at starbucks!