USA 1 Cent 1955: Why The Distorted Last 5?

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oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5258 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 1:45 pm The last 5 in "1955" is a bit distorted-extended. I am sure that this is nothing but could someone explain the reason why? Report this Post to the Staff

Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 1:49 pm This is called a "Poor Man's DDO" on 1955. Not a true DDO but Die Deterioration instead. And decent die cracks on the skull. It's a keeper in my book! Edited by Tacc 08/25/2024 1:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 2:26 pm Nice RIDB though. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10601 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 2:57 pm There are also a few other years of Wheat cent's that have the same problem. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 3:06 pm Agree, seen on several years during the 1950s, but most commonly the 1955. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19270 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 3:29 pm Nice example of the 'poor man's doubled die' (PMDDO) Yes, evil Die Deterioration at work. Even has the signature cracked skull. I hold onto high grade examples of the '55 PMDDO. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75385 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 3:35 pm Die Deterioration Doubling on the date, and a Cracked Skull. Very common on the 1955 wheat cents. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
NY Islander Pillar of the Community United States 984 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 6:41 pm The Die Deterioration on the 1953 date gets even worse. "We are all flawed, some MD and some PMD." NYI Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19270 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 6:44 pm Yes, those '53 pieces are right up there. Report this Post to the Staff
Gigi2 Valued Member United States 319 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 6:46 pm I'm no expert...yet, but this would be a keeper for me. Interesting indeed. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 98870 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 8:18 pm with Tacc above. DDD. 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
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5258 Posts	Posted 08/25/2024 10:13 pm Thanks, folks. I see from the ebay listings that this might sell for a few dollars. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190135 Posts	Posted 08/26/2024 12:22 pm Nice example! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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