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1955 S Uncirculated Lincoln Penny

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 Posted 09/19/2020  9:13 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Coinstrike to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
My father has a penny I grade at MS63 or 64. It's difficult to see through the sealed pouch he keeps it in, but you can tell in the picture that the 9 and 5 in the date have extra metal in them, possibly due to a die crack. Extra metal also fills the lower loop of the "S" mint mark. Could anyone suggest how I should go about finding a value for this coin?
Also, I see possible doubling in "IN GOD WE TRUST." I can't take a shot of this without my microscope as I am away from home, but, is anyone aware of a slight DDO on a 55 s penny? Thank you.


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 Posted 09/19/2020  9:24 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Spence to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
@cs, the extra metal bits are the result of small chips in the die used to strike this coin. I think that they are pretty common on cents of the '50s.
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As to a value, check ebay's SOLD listings for a rough idea as to what other similar coins in this condition sold for.
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Obverse digs would hold this to MS-62, I'm thinking. Sharper pics would help.



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There also seem to be some prints on the reverse that lower eye appeal (and value). I would check ebay listings for approximate value, as suggested.
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