Value of a 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny
| Date & Mint | Circ. Buy | Unc. Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 Double Die | $1,100 | $2,000 |
Are all 1955 pennies valuable?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1955 Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $8.
What is the error on a 1955 wheat penny?
The Legendary 1955 Doubled Die Wheat Penny The error was produced when a hub and working die were struck together at a rotated angle and this caused the image to be rotated and heavily doubled. The die was then used to strike 1955 Wheat Pennies, making the entire obverse design appear doubled.
Is a 1955 wheat back penny worth anything?
The 1955 wheat penny with no mint mark and the 1955 D wheat penny have similar values. Each coin is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.12. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.35 for coins with an MS-63RB grade.
How did the 1955 wheat penny get doubled?
The die was then used to strike 1955 Wheat Pennies, making the entire obverse design appear doubled. It was only after 20,000 to 24,000 error coins were produced that the error was found by mint employees, who chose not to find the error pennies and melt them to keep them out of circulation.
How much is a 1955 Lincoln penny worth?
An important footnote: 1955 was the last year that the San Francisco Mint would strike circulating coinage until 1968. A 1955-D Lincoln cent in circulated condition is worth 3 to 5 cents. I have a 1955 s wheat penny in uncirculated condition. how much is it worth?
How much is a good quality wheat penny worth?
Even those in poor condition are worth at least 3 or 4 cents, and some can be worth six figures. Most wheat pennies in good condition will be worth about $10 on average and are fairly easy to find and purchase.
How many doubled die Lincoln Wheat pennies are there?
Mint officials apparently thought that no one would notice the glaring error. Around 20,000 to 24,000 1955 doubled die Lincoln Wheat Pennies are thought to exist, many of which were distributed through the cigarette vending machine circuit.
