Expert: PAPAJACK - 6/26/2007

Question
hello papajack
my question is about a 1955D penny. i know if the dates doubled it has value. what can you tell me about one that has the last 5 in the date looking like a 7 (it starts out as a 5 but where it should curve it comes down like a 7). a local dealer called it a "poor boy". what does this mean and is it worth anything.
thank you for your time
sincerely
kim

Answer
Hello Kim,                            

This is sometimes referred to as the POOR-MANS 1955 cent.
This is a defect common to the die wearing on the machine and indeed making a reproducible error but it is from die wear.
It has very little value and is not listed in most coin books. It trades to coin collectors for a dollar or less in collectable condition. An error coin collector may give you a little more but it is a common coin compared to the 1955 double die.

If there any more information you require on this question just ask.

Thank You and Good Luck

PapaJack