1955 DD

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Beerock
Beerock Posts: 71 ✭✭✭
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Any guesses on how this will grade?

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  • david3142
    david3142 Posts: 3,693 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 3, 2017 8:46PM
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    Sorry to say but I don't think it's genuine. Compare the lettering to pictures on CoinFacts.

  • MorganMan94
    MorganMan94 Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yep, I haven't done any comparing but I think it is counterfeit.

  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD
    3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It's either XF-troll or fake...or both ;)

  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD
    3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Here is another link to help...I can't help you any cause all I see is double ;)

    http://www.lincolncentresource.com/doubledies/1955ddo.html

  • commoncents05
    commoncents05 Posts: 10,102 ✭✭✭
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    Definitely not genuine.

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  • TomB
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    Abe is a smilin', but whomever sends it in will be a cryin'.

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  • cmerlo1
    cmerlo1 Posts: 8,075 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Rims don't look like a typical cent from the 50's. Fake.

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  • Justacommeman
    Justacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ouch

    mark

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  • mannie gray
    mannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It won't grade--as others have said, it's counterfeit.
    I am 100% sure.

  • lkeigwin
    lkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yeah, sorry. It's fake.
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  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Whoa! Yep, it's a fake one alright.

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  • mariner67
    mariner67 Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭
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    A fake a mile away!

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  • oih82w8
    oih82w8 Posts: 13,206 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No bueno.

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  • WoodenJefferson
    WoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
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    If you look at that one 'crosseyed' t'aint nuthin wrong with it.

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  • Catbert
    Catbert Posts: 8,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Is that a MPL die marker behind Abe's head? ;)

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  • JRocco
    JRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    LIBERTY has the doubling in the wrong direction.
    Can't have rotation counterclockwise on the date and clockwise on the other side of the coin .

    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Too bad.... If I had found that one in change, I would have been dancing in the street... until I got it home... darn... How disappointing. Cheers, RickO

  • gonzer
    gonzer Posts: 3,091 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ray Charles could tell it's fake!

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Beerock..... Welcome aboard... too bad about the Cent... Cheers, RickO

  • JRocco
    JRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Just in case anyone wants a comp

    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • BillJones
    BillJones Posts: 35,933 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    China strikes again. :/

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  • 1Mike1
    1Mike1 Posts: 4,445 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 4, 2017 6:42AM
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    LOL gotta love the bow tie in the OP. :D

    Edited to add Abe looks kinda high too - droopy eyes and a weird grin.

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  • Beerock
    Beerock Posts: 71 ✭✭✭
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    Thanks for all the feed back and I'm glad I joined the forum. My father bought this earlier this year, looks like it's time to go visit the coin shop...

  • lkeigwin
    lkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I don't see why a reputable shop would not make a full refund for a counterfeit coin.
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  • 1Mike1
    1Mike1 Posts: 4,445 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A reputable coin shop should have known that coin was counterfeit IMHO.

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  • BillJones
    BillJones Posts: 35,933 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @1Mike1 said:
    A reputable coin shop should have known that coin was counterfeit IMHO.

    If you can't spot the "grinning Lincoln" as a problem, you don't have the expertise to be a coin dealer, at least not for 1955 Doubled Die Cents.

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  • Beerock
    Beerock Posts: 71 ✭✭✭
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    Thank you for all of your comments and help. Received a full refund with no questions asked. They were very apologetic. It will probably be a while before we even think about purchasing another 55 DD.

  • 1Mike1
    1Mike1 Posts: 4,445 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Beerock said:
    Thank you for all of your comments and help. Received a full refund with no questions asked. They were very apologetic. It will probably be a while before we even think about purchasing another 55 DD.

    That's awesome.

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  • MedalCollector
    MedalCollector Posts: 2,103 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 6, 2017 5:55PM
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    @Beerock said:
    Thank you for all of your comments and help. Received a full refund with no questions asked. They were very apologetic. It will probably be a while before we even think about purchasing another 55 DD.

    Maybe avoid that coin shop, but there may be other reputable dealers in your area. There are also many, many great dealers on these forums, eBay, and others that have their own websites.

    It is also wise to buy in a PCGS, NGC, or ANACS slab.

  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,794 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I wonder what the coin shop will do with the returned 55 DD.

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