My ugly Penny

[ArmyBud]

Has anyone seen a coin like this....if so what happened?

 

[ArmyBud]

One more Pic of the ugly Penny:

 

[coinman_23885]

I'm thinking it is post mint damage of some sort.

[ArmyBud]

That's what I thought. I have been through about 5000 pennies and this was one of them.

Bud

[ArmyBud]

I am thinking this is a 'Poor man's" Double die, 1955 Lincoln:

 

[ArmyBud]

One more:

 

[dimefreak]

considering you can see part of the c stamped in it Id vote against post mint damage....yet i couldnt explain what happend

[bsshog40]

Could the first be an extreme example of a lamination error? The 55' looks to just be a worn die with the thicker date numbers. Not really seeing doubling. Just my guess.

[ArmyBud]

Thanks ..... probably just wishful thinking on my part on the 55!!

Bud

[brg5658]

Not a doubled die 55 (if that was the question). I would agree with Bobby that it looks like a lamination error to me.

[wheat'swheats]

It is really hard to see in the photo but I agree with BSSHOG40 that it is absolutely a lamination problem. Also it is not a DD

wheat

[michael]

common coin and nicknamed poor mans doubled die and promoted for years in coin world 1970's to 1990's

 

last 5 in 1955 is slightly doubled

 

i think they sold for 5-7 dollars each back then

 

today a coin worth a couple of bucks from a retail boutique giftlike coin store

 

 

[michael]

here just like your coin in the photo

 

 

http://lincolncentresource.com/FAQ/Poormansdoubleddie.html

[James_OldeTowne]

It looks like a major lamination on the reverse, and could be worth a few dollars.

[johnny9434]

It looks like a major lamination on the reverse, and could be worth a few dollars.

agreed and yes its fugly looking

[ArmyBud]

Ok....the hunt continues!! I am going to find the 55 one of these days and when I do I'll put a picture up! I appreciate the inputs.

 

Bud