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Super Dude New Member United States 35 Posts	Posted 08/03/2023 12:23 pm The coin has a raised rim. Obverse: L on edge. I machine doubled. Last 5 machine doubled. Die crack on hair/skull. Reverse: Maybe some die cracks on the wheats, need to look closer. Found in change, thought it was an interesting find and making sure my assumptions are accurate and there's nothing of any real value here. Thanks all. Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34453 Posts	Posted 08/03/2023 12:26 pm I agree that the condition of this cent is really nice. I'm bummed about that one carbon spot on the obv though. It is definitely a "cracked skull". "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75430 Posts	Posted 08/03/2023 12:34 pm Cracked Skull with Die Deterioration Doubling. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19273 Posts	Posted 08/03/2023 12:36 pm This is a classic example of the '55 Philly cent--obverse Die Deterioration, cracked skull, 'poor man's' doubled die, L on the rim. Reverse die chips too. I love '55 wheat cents. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/03/2023 12:54 pm The die deterioratioin issue is particullarly common on cents of this year. Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24193 Posts	Posted 08/03/2023 12:56 pm Die Deterioration from over used dies: https://www.coincommunity.com/error...o-on-rim.asp Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/03/2023 1:29 pm I agree with ijn1944 John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 99099 Posts	Posted 08/03/2023 5:22 pm yep, the above comments just about cover it all here. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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