1955 Poor man's dd question

[cooper8273]

Hello all!

I found a 1955 poor man's doubled die when I was cataloging my mother's coins for her. I listed the approximate value as "novelty coin" since it isn't a true double. I was just wondering, does it have any value beyond what I stated for her?

Thanks for your help!

[Maineman750]

No, it is just die deterioration, pretty common and was only given a name by people trying to cash in on the 55 DDO. I've seen dozens in my searches.Not saying some inexperienced person wouldn't pay a couple of bucks,but that goes for anything.

[rlm's cents]

To a collector, Maineman750 is correct - there is no value. However, if you word it properly and it is a nice coin, you might be lucky and get a couple bucks on eBay. There are all kinds of bidders there.

[coop]

Just very worn dies. I found 17 in one roll once.

[Rollem]

Do you have picture?

[enamel7]

To a collector, Maineman750 is correct - there is no value. However, if you word it properly and it is a nice coin, you might be lucky and get a couple bucks on eBay. There are all kinds of bidders there.

I have to say I disagree with this idea. Nothing personal, but we don't want to get involved with misrepresenting coins to others for a quick profit. That isn't what this forum is about. Let's protect the integrity of this site. okay?

[rlm's cents]

I have to say I disagree with this idea. Nothing personal, but we don't want to get involved with misrepresenting coins to others for a quick profit. That isn't what this forum is about. Let's protect the integrity of this site. okay?

I did not say I was a proponent of doing it and did not mean to imply misrepresenting anything. I apologize if that is how you read my post. However, I have seen more than one represented accurately as a "poor man's double die" and sold for several dollars. I have also seen several not sell at all, but I did not pay much attention to the price/shipping.

[coppercoins]

I have seen roll after roll of these. They were at one time sold for between $5 and $10 as 'novelties' but that gimmick is losing its flavor. Most people won't touch them at a premium any more, because FINALLY they have become educated enough to know they are very common coins.

[jcuve]

What's worse is they are from not one die, but many different ones. They really should have no value beyond that of a normal LDS '55 in any particular condition.

[onecent1909]

I paid $5.00 once for one...BUT NOT because it was " a poor mans".... but had a die crack in it and I was trying to put together a die crack year set...never finished that set.... it's like the colored and hologram silver eagles...told someone it was worth silver value only..... then I fell in love with a hologram one..... paid $5.00 over spot.....just wanted it....
no collector value to your moms coin other than for a 1955 but you never know what someone will be looking for....
JUST don't misrepresent it