Retail values for certified, uncirculated examples are $17.00 to $30.00 depending on the grade of the coin. Raw, circulated coins have very little value.
The doubled die variety is worth $30-$50 in uncirculated condition. Any others are worth one cent.
A circulated example of a genuine 1955 Double-Die Lincoln coin runs from $975.00 to $2,500.00
Look at it under a lens. If you are still not sure then take it to a coin dealer and have them look at it.
If it it a true double die the value seems to be about $50. If it is machine doubling, then it is worth about $25 to $30.
Sometimes, for various reasons, the die used to make the coin has a double image on it and thus, shows on all of the coins struck by it. In other instances worn machines will cause the die to "bounce" when it strikes the coin blank leaving a slight double image call "machine doubling".
how much is a double died 1957 penny worth
it is worth up to $1,500 in circulated grades
Penny Meagher died in 1995.
Numismedia lists an approximate retail value as of 07/2009 of $250 for a 1972 double-die cent in circulated condition. Uncirculated ones exceed $400.
The Lincoln Wheat cent wasn't introduced until 1909.
This is not enough information to give an accurate value amount. Need to know 'Type' of penny, 'Date' of penny and 'condition' of penny.
if its a1955 Double Die Penny$300 - $25,000+
Mainly 1909 S VDB Penny, and 1955 Double Die, also any Pennies under 1850 can be found of much value.
Average retail values of a certified MS-67 example is $70.00-$80.00.
Im going to the coin show to find out. I have a 1969 d reverse double die penny. the doubling is amazing 60-70% of the back
The easy way to see one is, type in 1955 Double Die on your browser and click images.
Some of the most valuable pennies from 1953 to 1989 include the 1955 double die penny, the 1972 double die penny, the 1983 copper penny, and the 1989-D pennies with a wide AM design. These coins are sought after by collectors and can command high prices due to their rarity and unique characteristics.