1955 Coin Appraisal

1955 Lincoln Cent (Penny)

This item is a 1955 Lincoln Cent, commonly known as a penny. The coin is composed primarily of copper, exhibiting a characteristic reddish-brown patina that is typical for cents of this era which are 95% copper and 5% zinc/tin. The obverse features a right-facing bust of Abraham Lincoln, designed by Victor David Brenner. Inscriptions visible on the obverse include "IN GOD WE TRUST" above Lincoln's head, the word "LIBERTY" to his left, and the date "1955" to his right. The coin appears to be in circulated condition, as evidenced by some wear on the high points of Lincoln's portrait, such as his hair and cheekbone. The overall color is a fairly uniform dark brown, suggesting it has not been recently cleaned. No significant scratches, dents, or major corrosion are immediately apparent from the provided image, though finer details like mint marks (if present) are not clearly visible. The rim appears mostly intact. Regarding the specific query about 'doubling,' a close examination of the crops, particularly around the 'LIBERTY' and '1955' inscriptions, reveals no distinct or pronounced doubling that would suggest a 1955 'Doubled Die Obverse' variety. While some slight indistinctness or broadness might be misconstrued as subtle doubling, the hallmarks of the significant and highly sought-after 1955 Doubled Die such as clearly separated letters and numbers are not present in the visible areas. The letters and numbers appear generally singular and fully formed, consistent with a standard strike.