LDB345678-1951-001E Die Break

Description

This 1951 proof Lincoln Wheat Cent is cataloged as LDB345678-1951-001E by Cuds on Coins, with cross-references Cohen 51-B97 and Hardy 51P-3-8Mul+1. The "E" suffix designates a different break location from the same die pair that produced the "D" variant (LDB345678-1951-001D), indicating that this die developed fractures at multiple distinct points across its surface. Sharing the same Cohen and Hardy cross-references confirms both entries originated from the same die pairing, with the progression of breaks documented separately to provide a complete record of the die's structural deterioration. Die breaks on proof coinage are inherently scarce because proof dies operate under stricter quality controls and lower production volumes than business strike dies. The presence of multiple cataloged break locations from a single die pair paints a picture of progressive die failure, where initial fractures spread or where independent stress points failed as the die aged through its limited proof production run.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Marvin L
• Cross references: Cohen 51-B97, Hardy 51P-3-8Mul+1. 02/11/2018.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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