2-1955-S lincoln wheat cents, struck through, or weak strike??

these were listed as "weak strike" they both appear to have doubling on "liberty" and one is a "bie" as well, but what should these be classified as?? i am thinking struck through grease, but am i wrong?? are they just weak strike?? i have seen a few slabs marked as such (in my internet travels) thanks for your opinions..both are unc., alsoif "weak strike, the what would the grade be? i am unfamiliar grading "weak struck coins..thanks @paddyman98 @Fred Weinberg

 

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Weak strike. I've seen hundreds of coins with weakness in the same area.
Very common spots for weakness on wheat and memorial cents.

 

Both of them look to have Ghost impressions on the reverse. Indirect design transfer.

 

I see that.

Indirect Image Transfer
Progressive Indirect Design Transfer (error-ref.com)

Ghosting

 

Thanks paddyman98 I edited mine to include the indirect info.

 

Uncirculated, would be a fitting grade.
It would be interesting to know the weight of each coin.

 

meant what level of unc, ms number, and weight would be normal, no metal is missing, just either struck through grease, or weak strike 9or both??) so same weight

 

It would be uncirculated - but strike is an aspect of TPG grading that would certainly not be in your benefit on this exact coin.

 

Weight can indicate a thin planchet. Which can be a cause for the weakness.

 

ok, forgot about that, ya got me, lol...when they were loose, i did notice that they appeared normal, no slanting on the edge, just a normal cent imo..next time will weight them for sure

 

Nice BIE, and they look lustrous too!

 

I wish people would get away from blaming lost strike definition on grease filled dies. Instead think about the striking process and know your coin. The flow of metal at the time of the die(s) compression of the planchet, and the overlay of the coins design tell the story.
The loss of definition of the "ON" in ONe and "E" in cEnt is from the available metal flowing in to the deep crevice of Mr. Linclon's shoulder at the time of the hammer and anvil dies compression of the planchet.
The loss definition of "ED" in unitED, "ST" in STates, and "AMER" in AMERica is from the available metal flowing in to the deep crevice of Mr. Linclon's face and hair at the time of the hammer and anvil dies compression of the planchet.
The overlay's below finish the story...

 

Nice, I'll take one of each. Save shipping fees, have Santa bring them, he's coming this way. Enjoyed the post, thank you.