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1955 Double Die Lincoln Cent 1c, PCGS MS-64 RB CAC - FS-101 - Original Coin

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This is a PCGS Graded Coin. You will receive the pictured coin. You are Buying a 1955 Double Die Lincoln Wheat Cent graded MS64 Brown by PCGS and CAC Approved. This Choice 1955 doubled die obverse cent displays thoroughly lustrous surfaces with substantial copper-red undertones beneath glistening plum and olive-brown toning. There are no major abrasions, and eye appeal far exceeds expectations for the grade. Doubling on the date, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST is as bold as can be. There are a few small flecks and carbon spots on each side, but none of any importance. Undeniably a high-end example. The 1955 Double Die Obverse cent probably ranks as the single most celebrated doubled die error of the 20th century, the subject of innumerable articles since the time it was minted. The error was caused by a change in the positioning of the hub with respect to the die after the die had already received at least one impression from the hub. This ordinarily would have resulted in the obverse die being rejected from use, but the mint workers responsible for quality control failed to notice the error until several thousand impressions had already been made. The 1955 Doubled Die is elusive in the upper Mint State grades, most survivors had already entered into the channels of commerce before the collecting community was fully aware of the variety's existence.
This is an excellent coin to add to your collection.

Coin Features:

PCGS graded MS-64 BN CAC
CAC Verified
Double Die Obverse, FS-101
The Most Popular Die Varieties of the 20th Century
Known as a Lincoln Wheat Cent
Obverse: Bust of Lincoln Facing Right
Reverse: One Cent United States of America Surrounded by Two Wheat Ears

Lincoln Wheat Cents (1909-1958) - During the Renaissance of rare coin designs Theodore Roosevelt pushed for the reissue of all U.S. coinage. The long standing Indian Cent issue was redesigned in recognition of the 100 year anniversary of Abraham Lincoln using his likeness on the obverse. The motif was the work of famed sculptor Victor David Brenner with his initials appearing along the reverse rim of first year issue examples. The obverse features the likeness of the famed President and the reverse was changed from the previous oak wreath to a pair of wheat stalks around the denomination spelled out ONE CENT. The issue was struck in bronze using .950 copper and .050 tin and zinc. The diameter is the same as previous small cents at 19 mm.

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