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Historical Context

The 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent is one of the most famous and significant error coins in U.S. numismatics. The doubling, particularly noticeable on the date and 'LIBERTY', resulted from a misalignment during the hubbing process where the die was impressed twice with a slight rotation between impressions. Many of these coins were released into circulation before the error was widely recognized, making them highly sought after by collectors.