Whitman Expo
1995 Doubled Die Obverse One Cent MS BN Values
Details
The 1995 doubled die exhibits strong doubling in the inscriptions LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST, with doubling evident to the naked eye. This variety is considered the last doubled die of its kind, as soon after the creation of this error the Philadelphia and Denver Mints moved to a single hub procedure that eliminated the creation of doubled die varieties. The discovery of the 1995 doubled die cent during the spring of that year led to many media stories about this error. While considered rare at first, tens of thousands of examples turned up and this coin became widely available, and it remains relatively affordable.
Obverse: Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse: Lincoln memorial building centered with words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on top and bottom periphery. E PLURIBUS UNUM centered above the top of the memorial.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,411,440,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1983-2008
Composition:
99.2% zinc; 0.8% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Doubled Die Obverse
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
2.5 gr
Weight:
0.09 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1995
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
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