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Valued Member
United States
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Hello all. Was going through some loose rolls of cents that I picked up on way home from work and finding some common ones from the 40s and 50s. Then this one caught my eye, let out a big yell when I double checked it under magnification. It took at least an hour for me to calm down.  It has some damage on the reverse, otherwise a high grade example of a 1955 Double Die. Thanks for reading. MM2   |
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Pillar of the Community
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Looks good from here, how about some close ups.   |
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Valued Member
United States
161 Posts |
You double checked it, did ya?
lol
Nice coin !
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There are counterfeits out there, so it's worth getting authenticated.
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Valued Member
 United States
351 Posts |
I will eventually submit it for authentication. How is the 55 counterfeited? I don't know how to make the pic larger. If anyone can do it for me, it would be great appreciated. Thank you.
Edited by mountainman 2
06/27/2012 11:12 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Did you find it out of a roll of wheats? Or did you find it out of a normal bank roll? Whatever the case, that is one heck of a find!  It's worth sending to a TPG for authentication. It will only get a "details" grade due to the damaged reverse, but it's still worth quite a chunk of change even in that condition! |
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Valued Member
United States
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Found out of a normal bank roll. I never even considered the possibility of a counterfeit though.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Even if this is a counterfeit, it should still worth a few $, but better to be genuine of course.
I would show it to few dealers and ask for their opinions.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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wow this is cool!! I hope its real
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I now have double vision! Easy to see if you magnify the page size to 200%.
Big congrats MM2!
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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Moderator
 United States
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Very nice!  I have moved this to the 'Modern US Variety & Error Coins' forum for additional exposure and comment. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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There are very good die struck counterfeits of this one so I would definitely get it checked out but regardless, NICE FIND!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A 55 Doubled Die in a bank roll. THERE IS STILL GREAT STUFF OUT THERE! Congratulations on an AMAZING find!   Hope it turns out to be authentic! |
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Posted 06/27/2012 10:48 pm
