1955 Lincoln Penny - New Doubled Die Obverse / DDO Variety Triple 5's ?

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ter215 Valued Member United States 230 Posts	Posted 08/12/2016 02:34 am found this 55 Lincoln Cent in a roll, couldn't find any that resemble even on coppercoins ...has what looks like a triple 5 on date, also double in some letters in liberty, with Cud's or cracks in same ? ......is this a new variety for this year? ....it's late but I had to post ....thanks to all whom reply Report this Post to the Staff

albertharris Pillar of the Community United States 901 Posts	Posted 08/12/2016 02:41 am The poor worn die, I can't drive 55 Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/12/2016 04:30 am It is known as a "poor mans doubled die" aka Die Deterioration aka worn die. Die cracks and chips are common. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
uruman Pillar of the Community United States 5193 Posts	Posted 08/12/2016 07:45 am it's also a bie that it's not listed in " Cuds on Coins", you can send an e-mail to JC to get it listed. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 08/12/2016 08:14 am Quote: It is known as a "poor mans doubled die" It looks to me like a poor mans ''triple die'' if such a designation exists . Look at his first enlarged photo of the date . Report this Post to the Staff
Dustin6 Pillar of the Community United States 3516 Posts	Posted 08/12/2016 10:05 am with T-Bop, still warrants no premium though. Except for possibly the BIE Report this Post to the Staff
ter215 Valued Member United States 230 Posts	Posted 08/12/2016 1:42 pm thanks everyone .....so it's a poor mans triple deter/cud/crack/worthless.....that about sums it up .....still will keep it, l@@ks cool Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/12/2016 2:33 pm Just various stages of Die Deterioration. Wear always runs to the rim. It is on the die, but it is not hub doubling. Report this Post to the Staff
ter215 Valued Member United States 230 Posts	Posted 08/12/2016 3:20 pm thanks coop, I have to remember wear runs to the rim ...when I find the real mccoy i'll let ya know ....you've been great & everyone else !! Report this Post to the Staff
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1955 Lincoln Penny - New DDO Variety Triple 5's ?