LDB3-1955D-007 BIE Die Break

Description

BIE die breaks are small fractures that develop on the die surface between the letters B, I, and E of LIBERTY on Lincoln Cents, producing a raised vertical line or bump between these letters on struck coins. LDB3-1955D-007 on the 1955 Denver Mint Lincoln Wheat Cent documents multiple break characteristics across several die states. The "3F+" grading indicates a full break exceeding the standard grade 3 threshold, while the "BLM" (Below Lower Middle) designation places the break below the lower-middle height of the adjacent letters. A secondary break graded "S" (Semi) with "BL" (Below Lower) positioning indicates a partial fracture at an even lower elevation. Cross-referenced as Hardy 55D-3F+ 2 (June 2018) and Hardy 55D-3SBLM (August 2015), with Cohen not listed in either instance, these Hardy designations track the break's characteristics across cataloging sessions. The 1955-D Wheat Cent, a common Denver Mint issue, provides the host coin for this multi-characteristic BIE break variety.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian K
• Cross references: Cohen not listed Hardy 55D-3F+ 2. 06/27/2018. Cross references: Cohen Not Listed, Hardy 55D-3SBLM. 08/01/2015.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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