LOT #3487 |
Current Bid: $6,750
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS....
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Description
1955 Doubled Die Obverse, MS64 Red
One of the Most Prominent Error Coins
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS.
Olive-brown surfaces evenly coat lustrous surfaces on this lovely
Lincoln. Abrasions are minimal, as suggested by the near-Gem grade.
Strike is strong, with excellent hair detail for the time period
and strongly defined wheat ears. The 1955 Double Die Obverse is one
of the most well-known and important errors found on U.S. coins.
About 40,000 were originally minted, 24,000 of which had already
been mixed in with non-error cents at the time the error was
discovered by Philadelphia Mint employees. These were released
while the 16,000 non-mixed cents were destroyed, as the Mint did
not expect the error to catch on. However, considering the
prominence of the error, word spread quickly among the numismatic
community and soon entered into American coin collecting legend.Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22FG, Variety PCGS# 37912, Base PCGS# 2827, Greysheet# 310754)
Weight: 3.11 grams
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Auction Info
2025 November 13 - 14 US Coins Signature® Auction #1387 (go to Auction Home page)
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