1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS....

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1955 Lincoln Cent, MS64 Red
FS-101, Doubled Die Obverse

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS. The 1955 Doubled Die is perhaps the best-known error coin in all of U.S. numismatics. They were widely advertised on the backs of comic books and matchbooks in the late 1950s, and just about everyone with even a passing fancy in coin collecting is aware of this date's existence. It has essentially transcended the ranks of error coins and is today considered by many collectors as an essential issue among late-date Lincoln cents.

Full red color is very difficult to find on this issue, primarily because of the way they were distributed in 1955. Many were found in cigarette packs as change and were subsequently handled by noncollectors. As a result, most are XF and AU and show some degree of discoloration. This lovely fully Red near-Gem coin has smooth surfaces and rich cherry-red color that is well balanced on each side. Close examination with a magnifier shows only the most insignificant abrasions and a few minute flecks. An exceptional example of this modern rarity. PCGS has seen only 22 numerically pieces finer with the Red designation (11/25). Among the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2002), lot 5630; Central States Signature (Heritage, 4-5/2009), lot 1291.

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

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