1955 Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Description
The 1955 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 330,958,000 cents dated 1955. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. The 1955 Doubled Die Obverse is one of the most dramatic and well-known die varieties in U.S. coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $790 to $19K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2822.
External References
Error Varieties(75)
1955 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1955 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1955 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001 / DDO-001
1955 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002 / DDO-002
1955 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1955 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1955 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1955 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1955 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1955 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1955 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1955 Doubled Die Reverse VDDR-011
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
CU-1C-1955-01 Cud
CU-1C-1955-02R Rim Cud
CU-1C-1955-03R Cud
CU-1C-1955-04 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1955-06 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1955-011 Cud
DC-1c-1955-03 Die Chip
DC-1c-1955-06R Die Chip
IDB-1c-1955-01 Interior Die Break
IDB-1c-1955-02 Interior Die Break
IDB-1c-1955-04 Interior Die Break
IDB-1c-1955-05 Interior Die Break
IDB-1c-1955-09 Interior Die Break
IDB-1c-1955-10R Interior Die Break
LDB4-1955-007 BIE Die Break
LDB5-1955-001B BIE Die Break
LDB5-1955-001C BIE Die Break
LDB5-1955-002 BIE Die Break
PC-1c-1955-01R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1955-09R Pre-Cud
RCD-1c-1955-02 Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-03 Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-04R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-05 Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-06R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-07R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-12R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-14R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-15 Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-17R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-18R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-19 Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-21 Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1955-22 Retained Cud
RIDB-1c-1955-01 Retained Interior Die Break
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