is this a poorman 1955 double die?

[zktk01]

I know the poorman double die is just a deteriorated die on the last 5, I was just looking through some wheats and found this 1955. I wanted to know if it was the poorman double die variety?

[makecents]

It sure looks like it. Let's see what the more knowledgeable folks say. Here is a link. http://www.lincolncentresource.com/F...oubleddie.html

[GrumpyEd]

Yes, that's what they called them.

[Petespockets55]

It probably is, but my question is whether the "Poorman's" is a true variety?
(Or a marketing ploy?)

[jfines69]

It probably is, but my question is whether the "Poorman's" is a true variety?
(Or a marketing ploy?)

Not a true variety but used by some as a marketing ploy!!!

[jfines69]

Looks like an earlier die state than some of the heavier worn dies... I think the mint used the dies until they died

[GrumpyEd]

It probably is, but my question is whether the "Poorman's" is a true variety?
(Or a marketing ploy?)

It's die deterioration doubling, it's a quality issue or some would call it a minor error. It's not truly a variety.
They have been mis-named for so long as a "poormans doubled die" that it's not going to change and it's so well known that it became collectable.

[makecents]

It's die deterioration doubling, it's a quality issue or some would call it a minor error. It's not truly a variety.
They have been mis-named for so long as a "poormans doubled die" that it's not going to change and it's so well known that it became collectable.

That's what the LCR link I put up says, that the dealers made it popular and some grading companies even certify it as a variety even though it's not.

[jfines69]

That's what the LCR link I put up says, that the dealers made it popular and some grading companies even certify it as a variety even though it's not.

They like to say show me the money

[Petespockets55]

I like the comments on this one.
I never considered it a variety and knew about the die damage but didn't know what the real designation was. Similar to the 1922 no D Lincoln or the three leg Buffalo being a different type of die damage but aren't they are still considered a variety?

[GrumpyEd]

I like the comments on this one.
I never considered it a variety and knew about the die damage but didn't know what the real designation was. Similar to the 1922 no D Lincoln or the three leg Buffalo being a different type of die damage but aren't they are still considered a variety?

I always said those coins should only be called a "type" they are really a die state not a die variety from when the die was made.
They give 22Ps die numbers but only in a certain die state.

Show me a slabbed 1922-P die 2 in EDS with a D slabbed as a "die 2" ?????

[Petespockets55]

I always said those coins should only be called a "type" they are really a die state not a die variety from when the die was made.
They give 22Ps die numbers but only in a certain die state.

Show me a slabbed 1922-P die 2 in EDS with a D slabbed as a "die 2" ?????

I really like your reference to them being a die state "type". Much more accurate.

[jfines69]

I really like your reference to them being a die state "type". Much more accurate.

I agree... That does sound like a much better description!!!