🔍 1959 Error Identification Guide
(Follow the arrows in your image for these diagnostics)
1. Doubled Die Obverse ($$$ Premium Error)
Where to Look:
- “IN GOD WE TRUST”: Letters show split serifs (like a shadow)
- “LIBERTY”: The “B” appears bolded or duplicated
- Date: “1959” has notched 9s
Grading Value:
- Circulated: $100–$1,000
- MS63: $1,500–$2,500
Key Detail:
2. Doubled Die Reverse (Minor Error)
Where to Look:
- “E PLURIBUS UNUM”: Slight doubling on letters
- “STATES OF AMERICA”: Faint secondary images
Value Range: $5–$50 (Only collectible in mint state)
3. The “White Whale”: 1959 Wheat Reverse Mule
Diagnostics:
✔ Obverse: Normal 1959 Memorial design
✔ Reverse: Wheat ears (shouldn’t exist this year)
Last Auction Price: $50,400 (PCGS AU55)
📈 2024 Market Update
| Error Type | Circulated Value | Mint State Value |
|---|---|---|
| Doubled Die Obverse | $100–$1,000 | $1,500–$2,500 |
| Doubled Die Reverse | $5–$20 | $30–$50 |
| Wheat Mule | $25,000+ | $50,000+ |
Hot Tip: Registry set collectors are paying 20% premiums for DDOs in original red (RD) condition.
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