A Gold Guy is on the "Cent" of New Game (1955 Doubled Die In Hand!)
GeorgeKellogg
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In a rather odd turn of events for a gold guy, today I scratched a long-standing itch. Having been born in 1955, I have long wanted to own a nice 1955 Doubled Die Cent. I wanted an eye appealing example that really showcased the doubling, had an ample amount of mint red, but that wouldn't put my finances in the red. This example appears to meet the requirements and is currently winging its way to me (on approval). I've been told that it looks even better in hand. I'll provide a follow-up report when the piece arrives. The photo is courtesy of CoinFacts.
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I have always wanted one of those, too.
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I think that you nailed it
GrandAm
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The 55 DDO Lincoln has always been one of my favorite coins.
<< <i>Our 13 year old daughter saw this coin and brought up an interesting question and I do not know the answer. Why is the lettering doubled and not the portrait of Lincoln? I had never thought of this.
There is doubling on the lapel and the bow tie. I searched and found a picture that shows it better:
linky
You will note that these areas have more sharply outlined detailing than the rest of the bust. As a rule, when softly rounded design elements overlap they just blur together.
Know the feeling too
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<< <i>Know the feeling too
I totally agree, hence MY needing to get one. Just one of those coins that everyone should own, regardless of any series you collect. Glad I got mine when I did, as in my example's grade, the price has risen to the point that, even with the super-sweet deal I got when I bought it (one that I just couldn't pass up). Granted, it's what I call my '55 DDO 'starter' coin, a PCGS AU58, nice, chocolate brown all around, no spotting, smooth fields, just a hint of rub, probably from being tossed in change for a short bit after it was pulled from the cig pack it was in. I hope to (and definitely will) upgrade as I get older, but I just 'needed' to have one, and I do! (I have just one other coin that I 'need' to have, a Pine Tree shilling, and I'll probably have to sell an organ by the time comes where I can almost afford it). I always thought the '55 DDO was a coin that seemed to be one that might be out of reach, but got a super-sweet deal when I bought it. The example the OP shows is one that I could be happy with forever. I sure hope it DOES look better in-hand, as the seller says (not saying that it looks bad in the images one bit, looks very nice). It's one that everyone should have, in the appropriate grade that each individual can afford. This is a nice 'almost' pick-up!
<< <i>I actually had three of these when I was a kid..... kept them in my 'coin box' - which was actually my dresser drawer. At some point, after I joined the Navy, my Mom cleaned it out and likely spent the money..... she had no idea why the coins were there. Oh well... Cheers, RickO >>
Has anyone here ever seen an original pack of cigarette's with the 2 cents ?
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<< <i>"They were originally found in New England, and many were distributed in cigarette packs in vending machines. The price of the cigarettes was 23 cents per pack, and two pennies were included to even up the price to the quarter required to buy from the machine."
Has anyone here ever seen an original pack of cigarette's with the 2 cents ? >>
I have not. At the time, there was no reason whatsoever to save the "original packaging."
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<< <i>Our 13 year old daughter saw this coin and brought up an interesting question and I do not know the answer. Why is the lettering doubled and not the portrait of Lincoln? I had never thought of this.
There is doubling on the lapel and the bow tie. I searched and found a picture that shows it better:
linky
You will note that these areas have more sharply outlined detailing than the rest of the bust. As a rule, when softly rounded design elements overlap they just blur together. >>
Another factor is that the closer the particular area of interest is to the center of the coin, the less pronounced the doubling will appear.
Yours looks relatively clean. Congrats!
<< <i>In a rather odd turn of events for a gold guy, today I scratched a long-standing itch. Having been born in 1955, I have long wanted to own a nice 1955 Doubled Die Cent. I wanted an eye appealing example that really showcased the doubling, had an ample amount of mint red, but that wouldn't put my finances in the red. This example appears to meet the requirements and is currently winging its way to me (on approval). I've been told that it looks even better in hand. I'll provide a follow-up report when the piece arrives. The photo is courtesy of CoinFacts.
Sweet.
I scratched the very same itch a few months back!
The name is LEE!
<< <i>Our 13 year old daughter saw this coin and brought up an interesting question and I do not know the answer. Why is the lettering doubled and not the portrait of Lincoln? I had never thought of this.
Even though Tom provided a link and most folks concentrate on the doubling on the peripheral lettering (which is the first thing they see), all the devices on the obverse are doubled with the doubling decreasing as you get toward the center of the coin.
The name is LEE!
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<< <i>"They were originally found in New England, and many were distributed in cigarette packs in vending machines. The price of the cigarettes was 23 cents per pack, and two pennies were included to even up the price to the quarter required to buy from the machine."
Has anyone here ever seen an original pack of cigarette's with the 2 cents ? >>
I have not. At the time, there was no reason whatsoever to save the "original packaging." >>
No Kidding!
After one found a couple of these in the pack, I'm sure that the "need" to light one up was overwhelming!
The name is LEE!
It looks like a great example and sounds like even a better one in hand.
Congrats!
Rob
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Excellent piece and 100% original. Great to hear you're patience was rewarded.
As a kid living in the northeast I searched hopefully, every cent that came my way, for that DDO or the '43 copper. How many thousands did the same?
If you crave one go for it. I doubt there's much at risk.
Lance.
You did well!!!!
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