1955-P Wheat cent DDO?? For sure a Poorman's D/D

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  1. jello

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  3. jello

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    Part2

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  4. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    It appears that the strongest pick up point (PUP) is Liberty.
    And, yours does not have the same doubling.

    By the way, a Poor Man's DD for 1955 is noting more than die erosion.

    And it is DoubleD Die.
     
  5. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    I need to get a better photo of IGWT in black&white you can see the doubling better.
    yes I know but the one shown is worn mine Gem Bu that may make a difference???
     
  6. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    Yep! It is a "poor man's" D/D. They were so common that year it is sometimes al most hard to find a clean strike.
     
  7. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    I agree with treasure, not the DD that you posted.
     
  8. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    I know for sure it a Poor Man Double Die

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  9. tpsadler

    tpsadler Numismatist

    This is not a 55 DDO. What I see here are a well worn set of 1955 dies or possibly marks left by die grease.
     
  10. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Sorry but this coin is not the DO-002.
     
  11. foundinrolls

    foundinrolls Roll Searching Enthusiast

    I agree, this is a typical looking 1955 struck by extremely worn dies. Also, The 1955 "Poorman's" as they call it is not a doubled die at all. It is merely a coin struck by seriously deteriorated dies.

    To use the term Poorman's doubled die is going to give folks the wrong impression.

    Thanks,
    Bill
     
  12. jessash1976

    jessash1976 Coin knowledgeable

    yup, looks like the die was worn.:goof:
     
  13. shameless

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  14. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Nice going, I agree with this one. They are difficult to find.

    Jim
     
  15. just coins

    just coins New Member

    I also have to agree very strong die detrioration doubling just anothe poor mans doubled die no notching is indicated and very mushy letters which are not distinct like a real doubled die should look like. I have come across many poor mans doubled dies in circulation. I do keep them because they are sought after by many coin collectors. I also have a doubled die but not the big one. I think mine is the 1955P 1-DO OO3
    JC formerly jazzcoins Joe
     
  16. becky62

    becky62 Collector

    Yours is a Poor Man's DD.

    Here's a pic of a 1955 DD, the severe doubling on the date leaves no room for doubt:

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  17. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Ahh, there is another thread on the same coin. In my opinion as above, this ( Shameless posting, last coin ) is the 1955 DDO die #2, not the typical "poorman's doubled die". There is some late die stage deterioration also that may confuse the issue as to the last "5". The first coin, OP, is a "poorman's". Sorry for the mixup.

    Jim
     
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