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I am new to collecting and I have recently come across a 1955 Lincoln Penny. I know enough to realize there are many doubling errors on a 55 but I have found nothing online, nor at any of the local coin shops so far about a 55 with die cracks. the one I have has several of what appear to be die cracks on the obverse of the coin. there is a group of them on the side of lincolns head above the ear running to almost above the eye brow. there is one short one running up the back of his coat. there is one running from his back around his arm to his collar near the bottom of the coin and another shorter one from the back under the other one, right above where "VDB" should be but is not on this coin. and lastly there is a definate depresion in front of the throat, with a straight line running down from beard to his bow tie. sounds like one messed up coin, but it is Au-Bu+ condition tho.. any info or a value that you know of? I added a pic, feel free to pass it along if you may know anyone that maybe able to help. would greatly apprieciate anything you could pass my way  |
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Pillar of the Community
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The DIE-CRACK craze is limited to ebay and other online auctions. In terms of numismatic value, your coin has very little. While it is neat and interesting, the hobby as a whole does not add value for simple die cracks. Even the famed VAM dollars have a very small following. |
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Pillar of the Community
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1955 was a great year for those  Premium or not, they are interesting and fun!! Here is a BIE error....check out liberty....  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Originally posted by Becky
1955 was a great year for thosePremium or not,
You are absolutely correct. Collecting has far greater rewards than just the dollar value assigned. |
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Valued Member
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Cool coins! Here is a Die Chip on a 55-S that I have.  Edited by Stujoe
11/08/2005 10:34 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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I like your "generic" 1955  Very nice!! |
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Valued Member
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There seems to be something wrong with his picture. The obverse looks odd. The reverse looks ok, though. ;)
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Forum Dad
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There seems to be something wrong with his picture.
You been hittin' the sauce? Looks fine to me. 
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Pillar of the Community
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Die cracks are a sign that the die that struck the coin is wearing out. Another good sign that the die is wearing out is that the outer devices on the design are mushy and losing definition...such is the case with the very misunderstood "poor man's double" for 1955.
Many dies were way overused and exhibit a number of cracks especially in the 1921-1928 era, then again from 1952-1955 with 1955 being one of the most prolific years for having odd breaks and wear on the dies.
None of these coins are difficult to find, and thus don't have much if any premium value to anyone except the most novice of collectors who buy them thinking they are something they are actually not - rare.
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Posted 08/18/2005 12:40 am
