There are two types of a "double die" errors.
MACHINE DOUBLE: The cause of this is a loose die in the press that struck the coin and is very common.
HUB DOUBLE: This is caused from a mistake in the manufacturing of the die used to strike the coin.
how much is a double died 1957 penny worth
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.
it is worth up to $1,500 in circulated grades
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if its a1955 Double Die Penny$300 - $25,000+
how much is a double died 1957 penny worth
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.
it is worth up to $1,500 in circulated grades
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There's a picture at the Related Link.
Mint error coin that has become famous in coin collection circles.
The 1955 Doubled Die cent is a die variety that occurred during production of the Lincoln cent at the Philadelphia Mint in 1955.
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.
It is a common date, worth from 3 to 25 cents depending on condition.
The Lincoln Wheat cent wasn't introduced until 1909.