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Denomination1 Cent (Lincoln Cent)
Country / EmpireUnited States
Obverse DesignBust of Abraham Lincoln, with prominent doubling of the date '1955' and the word 'LIBERTY' due to a doubled die error.
Reverse DesignTwo wheat ears flanking the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.
Historical Context
The 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent is one of the most famous and recognizable error coins in United States numismatics. The error occurred when the working die was impressed twice by the master hub, with a slight rotation between the impressions, causing a distinct doubling of the design elements, particularly visible on the date and 'LIBERTY'. Most of these coins were released into circulation before the error was widely recognized, making them highly sought after by collectors.
