The coin has two images shifted very slightly from one another, almost like "ghost" image. Please see the Related Link for a picture.
The 1963-P Lincoln cent has known reverse doubled-diesbut not obverse examples. Take it to a coin dealer for an assessment.
I double die obverse is when the letters or numbers on the coin such as "In God We Trust" or the year are slightly overlapped (like writing on top of the same word twice). You can tell a double die obverse by looking at the words on the coin.
There is no variation of the 1957 Wheat penny that is worth $8,000.00. A 1955 Double die obverse in uncirculated condition is worth $12,000.00.
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.
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I never heard of any 1986 penny being a doubled-die obverse but it doesn't mean there are none out there. To help you out a little a 1983 penny in MS-65 is worth about $0.30 and the doubled-die reverse is worth about $300.00 in MS-65. You may want to take the coin to a few coin dealers and get their opinion on it.
To determine if a 1955 penny is a double die, closely examine the coin under magnification for signs of doubling, particularly on the date and inscriptions like "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST." Look for a blurred or shadowed appearance of the letters and numbers, indicating that the coin was struck twice in misalignment. Compare it with known examples of the 1955 Double Die Obverse to check for similarities. If you suspect you have one, consider consulting a coin expert or numismatist for a professional evaluation.
if its a1955 Double Die Penny$300 - $25,000+
Genuine 1955 double-die error coins in circulated condition have retail values of $900.00 to $2,250.00 depending on the grade of the coin. Mint State examples have values of $2,500.00 to more than $10,000.00 depending on color and grade.
how much is a double died 1957 penny worth
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.