LDB4-1955S-007C BIE Die Break

Description

Carrying Cohen designation 55S-BA103 and Hardy code 55S-4BL+2, this 1955 San Francisco Mint BIE die break occupies the Back-Left zone of position 4 with two additional features. The "C" suffix on the die number (007C) indicates a sub-variant within the 007 die grouping, and this entry shares its Hardy code with companion entry 007D — both are classified as 55S-4BL+2, meaning both breaks share the same positional description and additional-feature count. However, their different Cohen numbers (BA103 for 007C versus BA105 for 007D) confirm they represent distinct catalog entries, whether as separate die states, different physical dies sharing similar break characteristics, or independent observations cataloged separately under Cohen's system. The Cohen "BA" prefix appears again here, consistent with the sub-classification pattern observed in other 1955 BIE Cohen listings. San Francisco's modest 44.6 million cent output in 1955 makes any S-mint BIE variety from this final production year comparatively scarce. The two additional features beyond the primary BIE indicate a die with limited secondary deterioration, possibly removed from service before more extensive damage could develop.

Attribution History

• Discovered by JC Stevens
• Cross references: Cohen 55S-BA103, Hardy 55S-4BL+2. 07/29/2015.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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