💰 $24,000 PENNY ALERT: THE RARE 1955 DOUBLED DIE LINCOLN CENT 💰

THIS 1955 PENNY ERROR IS WORTH A CAR’S DOWN PAYMENT – HERE’S HOW TO SPOT IT

A 1955 Lincoln penny with a doubled die obverse error recently sold for $24,000+, and yours could be next! This iconic error is one of the most famous in U.S. coinage.

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE 1955 DOUBLED DIE PENNY

1. Check the Obverse (Front)

• Blurred doubling on:
  • “LIBERTY” (look for shadow letters)
  • “IN GOD WE TRUST” (especially the “GOD”)
  • Date (“1955”) (the “5”s may appear stacked)

2. Verify Authenticity

• Weight: 3.11g (copper composition).
• Mint Mark: Philadelphia (no mint mark).

3. Compare to a Normal 1955 Penny

• Normal coins have sharp, single-struck lettering.

WHY IS IT SO VALUABLE?

• Rarity: Only 20,000–40,000 were minted before the error was caught.
• Collector Demand: The first major doubled die publicly recognized.
• Historic Significance: PCGS calls it “The King of Errors.”

Graded Value Examples:

• MS-63 RB (Red-Brown): 1,500–1,500–3,000
• MS-65 RD (Full Red): 10,000–10,000–24,000+

OTHER 1955 PENNY ERRORS TO CHECK

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND ONE

1. Handle with Care: Use cotton gloves to avoid oils.
2. Grade It: PCGS/NGC certification boosts value 5x.
3. Sell Smart:
   • Heritage Auctions (for graded coins).
   • Coin forums (for raw coins).

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