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1955 1C DBLD DIE, RD
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Description
1955/55 Doubled Die MS 65 Red, Mint Clip. A full red example and one of the finest examples we have seen or handled. A very small planchet clip affects the bottom of the obverse .
Accompanied by a letter dated January 3, 1991 from the late numismatic expert Walter Breen, which reads as follows: "This certifies that I have examined the accompanying coin, and that I unhesitatingly declare it genuine and as described.
"It is a 1955 doubled die cent, from the same dies as the other genuine examples of this most famous of all doubled dies. It is covered with original mint red, like only a tiny minority of survivors. (The vast majority are EF to AU and discolored--not surprising since most were found in cigarette packs as change).
"It has a small mint clip at K-5-1/2, with weakness at base of coat and UNU from the process that produced the clip. This is the only one I have seen or heard of with a mint clip. It will easily be the star of any collection of cents with mint clips. It will be difficult to find a better 1955 Doubled Die, with or without the mint clip.
Respectfully submitted, Walter Breen."
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 2827, GSID# 2167)
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Weight: 0.10422oz
Mintage: 5,000
Auction Info
1994 ANA Sale #122 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 1994
27th-30th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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