1955 Wheat Penny-Poor Man's Version?

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axenriq2825 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 10:07 am So, being still very green to collecting, I look to the experience within this forum to help me identify markings that may indicate doubling, probably Machine Doubling if at all, and to maybe advise on what may have caused lines around the top of Lincoln's head that appear maybe to be both incuse and raised in different areas. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks... Report this Post to the Staff

snailking1 Pillar of the Community United States 1253 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 10:15 am Those are some serious die cracks through Abe's head! More knowledgeable people can help you with the other things. Edited by snailking1 09/17/2025 10:16 am Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 10:58 am There could be some Machine Doubling there, but the doubling that extends toward the rim is more likely Die Deterioration Doubling. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188052 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 11:27 am In the future, please do not post photos of scope screens. Use the memory card or a USB cable to transfer images. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73932 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 11:33 am Die Deterioration Doubling and a very nice Retained Interior Die Break. https://cuds-on-coins.com/lincoln-c...k-1909-1958/ Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19142 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 1:31 pm Yes, yes, yes. It's a poor man's doubled die. Do love that cracked skull. I have a few hundred of these--various looks and presentations, but they are kinda cool. Report this Post to the Staff
I6609 Pillar of the Community United States 1230 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 3:23 pm This would be one of the better cracked skulls on a nicer coin. It should be listed on cudsoncoins as E&V stated. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8742 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 6:36 pm Fun find with lots going on. Beyond what others have pointed out, there is also a die clash at Abe's neck and possibly Feeder Finger Damage under the bust. Not for sure about the Feeder Finger Damage though. Maybe a closeup of that area if possible. ADDED. Here is a link to what I am referring to. LINK https://goccf.com/t/479949&whichpage=3 -makecents- Edited by -makecents- 09/17/2025 6:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3330 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 7:39 pm Photo is too inadequate to say Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
axenriq2825 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 9:09 pm Thank you for all the great information just about everyone provided. It definitely shed light on my questions. And I do apologize jbuck for the pics of the scope screens. Unsuccessful in finding any one of like three memory cards I have lurking around, I unwillingly used the pics as I hoped to provide better close up images than my phone camera could provide. I will definitely use a memory card with any future uploads. Thanks again to everyone for your helpful insights. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8742 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 9:28 pm Quote: Photo is too inadequate to say Thanks Thank you for looking, Pete, hopefully better pics will come. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10497 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 9:28 pm Quote: Beyond what others have pointed out, there is also a die clash at Abe's neck Indeed it is - nice observation -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8742 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 9:47 pm -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95443 Posts	Posted 09/17/2025 10:12 pm a lot going on with this cent, but I do like the RIDB on the head the most! Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15403 Posts	Posted 09/18/2025 05:28 am to the CCF A lot going on with this coin. I believe there is an interior die break on the reverse as well, between the O of ONE and C of CENT. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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