1955 Cent Mechanical Doubling

jafo50

I was reading Wexler's Coins and Die Varieties and came across this 1955 Wheat Cent which appears to have Mechanical Doubling on the last 5 in the date. The "I" in Liberty also appears to be doubled but it's difficult to see in my cell phone photo.

I know this isn't rare but it was interesting to discover. Let me know what you think.

Joe

FredWeinberg

A very common effect found
on many many 1955 cents.

The 'i' and the last 5 are the
result of a worn or overused
die.

jafo50

Thanks Fred. It was my first find and I was pretty excited since I was just reading about it this week.

Joe

JBK

Isn't that the "poor man's doubled die"?

BuffaloIronTail

@JBK said:
Isn't that the "poor man's doubled die"?

I believe that's what it's called.

Pete

ricko

Finding one like this has caused many adrenaline rushes.... Cheers, RickO