1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS65 Red PCGS. The 1955 Doubled Die is truly one of the great mint errors of the Twentieth century....

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Memorable Gem Red Mint State 1955 Doubled Die

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS65 Red PCGS. The 1955 Doubled Die is truly one of the great mint errors of the Twentieth century. This popularity came about not by singular promotion but by the sheer magnitude of the error. Even to the naked eye the dramatic doubling of the date, motto and LIBERTY is clear. With the aid of a loupe, the error is brought to even fuller life. To acquire an example of this coin is usually one of the highlights of any Lincoln cent collector. To obtain an example in Mint State is quite a challenge. Here is one of the very finest examples to survive, not only is this a Gem specimen with excellent surfaces throughout, but the "red" color has somehow survived as well. The color ranges from bright red to the slightest hint brick red with yellow-gold hints. Faint traces of carbon can be seen on the lower obverse. Most of this issue ended up in circulation, and very few today have more than a trace of the original red imparted by the Mint. This coin has it all, rarity, condition, popularity and is tied with a small select group as one of the finest to survive. Don't miss out if you have been waiting for just the right coin to turn up to represent this key coin to your Lincoln cent collection. Population: 18 in 65, 0 finer (6/05).
From The William Bickel Collection, Part One.(#2827)(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 2827, GSID# 2167)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Weight: 0.10422oz
Mintage: 5,000

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