The Real Story Behind the 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny
We recently picked up a great looking 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Cent in a coin collection and delved into the information and history of the coin to come up with an interesting presentation for you. Newer collectors have likely always heard about the coin but know little about the intricate details such as its rise to fame, situation within the mint, and ties to packs of cigarettes... after watching you will!
Sep 24th 2019
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