How much is a 1955 double die coin worth?
John Hall
Updated on April 10, 2026
A 1955 Double Die cent is worth at least $700, and in uncirculated condition it could be worth from $1,500 to $15,000.
How much is a 1955 poor man’s double die worth?
Coin Details
| PCGS # | Service | PCGS Price GuideSM Value |
|---|---|---|
| 37909 | PCGS | $135.00 |
How can you tell if a 1955 double die penny is real?
There are two thin, horizontal lines emerging from the left side of the crossbar of the T in CENTS. These are the marker for the only reverse die paired with the doubled obverse die. Two parallel vertical die scratches help identify this as a genuine 1955 DDO Lincoln Cent.
How many 1955 double dies are there?
The 1955 Doubled Die introduced many collectors to the hobby and it’s estimated that between 3,000 and 4,000, in all grades, exist today. With so few surviving, you can see why locating genuine Uncirculated issues are especially difficult. Especially when you consider many were put in cigarette packs as change.
How much is a 1955 penny worth in 2020?
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around 15 cents, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $8 at auction.
What’s the value of a 1955 doubled die?
A very quick rise to $55 can be seen with a one-point increase to MS-66. For the much sought after 1955 Doubled Die, the prices are significantly higher compared to regular strike examples. Even in the lowest grade of Good 4, the retail price is just under $1000. A value of $1,450 is given for examples in Very Fine 20.
What is the value of a 1955 double die Lincoln penny?
Value of a 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny. The Lincoln penny is one of the most popular series of United States coins to collect. Due to the popularity of this coin with coin collectors, demand is very high. As previously stated, the supply is extremely low compared to the number of collectors who would like to own one.
Are there any coins with a doubled die?
One of the most famous doubled die coins is, of course, the 1955 Lincoln Cent with a doubled die obverse. It is extremely rare that such dramatic doubling would slip through unnoticed at the US Mint.
What causes a 1955 cent to be doubled?
A seemingly similar variety to the 1955 doubled die is the so-called 1955 “Poor Man’s Doubled Die” cent, created by die deterioration doubling. It is caused when the design on a worn die becomes eroded and distorted, causing part of the design (such as the final digit of the date) to appear doubled.
