This page serves as a key resource for collectors, focusing on the highly sought-after category of the doubled die Lincoln cent. It acts as a central hub for articles and guides that explain what a doubled die is, how to identify famous examples like the 1955 and 1969-S, and why these varieties are so valuable to numismatists.
By providing clear, educational content on this popular but often misunderstood topic, American Rarities positions itself as a knowledgeable and trustworthy authority. This strategy attracts a wide range of collectors who believe they may have found a valuable error, encouraging them to seek a professional appraisal from an expert source to confirm their find.
Early on in my nascent coin collecting career, I recall visiting a small coin store in Upstate New York. I remember looking at a 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cent my…