1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse, RB AU58+ RB Certification #84281977, PCGS #2826

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Beware of counterfeits! A new "Bay Area" counterfeit mimics the die polishing lines found on a genuine 1955 Doubled Die, but the surfaces and the edge display mico-porosity which is NOT characteristic of a genuine example.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"1955 Doubled Die Cent - New Bay Area Fake Type Surfaces" by Michael Fahey, COIN WORLD, June 7, 2010, p. 44

PCGS #

2826

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

33058000

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

622

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	2250	R-4.5	43 / 143 TIE	44 / 146 TIE
All Grades	2250	R-4.5	43 / 143 TIE	44 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	75	R-8.2	9 / 143 TIE	9 / 146 TIE

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	2250
All Grades	2250
60 or Better	75

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-4.5
All Grades	R-4.5
60 or Better	R-8.2

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	43 / 143 TIE
All Grades	43 / 143 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 143 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	44 / 146 TIE
All Grades	44 / 146 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 146 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade

#1 MS65RB PCGS grade