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New Member
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I was working today and some lady brought in a bag of strictly 50's wheat pennies to buy a candy bar!? Any special ones I should keep my eyes peeled for?
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New Member
 United States
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Is that an acronym for double die obverse? And can you elaborate please haha I'm still new to this, thank you!
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Valued Member
United States
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yup, DDO, means double die obverse. pretty much re-punched mintmarks and the double die would be the best things to look for. |
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New Member
United States
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No DDO's from what I can see although these are the ones that caught my interest Top is an S mint mark, sides I think are toned, and bottom I feel may be an error coin if I'm lucky    Edited by MillaDaKilla
07/02/2012 01:03 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not an error just corroded.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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By all means the 1955 DDO is the monster coin to look for. For others in the 50s range, you can check the CherryPickers' Guide or simply look online for known error varieties. |
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United States
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I suggest you go to coppercoins.com and get familiar with his site,there are a lot of interest things to look for in all years not just the '50's. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not an error... just beat.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If you see one that looks like this, send to me.  As already noted there are numerous things to look for. RPM's are common but still worth a decent amouht. RPM is a Repunched Mint Mark. They sort of look like a Doubled letter. Also, look for ofsets. Lots of things to look for with old coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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And it is doubled die. Note the past tense.
I think most wheat cents are worth saving, especially if in decent condition.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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ok carl thats a deal
Retired USAF 1983-2003
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Valued Member
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Did you ask if she had more?
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Posted 07/02/2012 12:39 am
