1955 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent - LDB4-1955S-011B BIE Die Break

Description

Progressing to the second die state of Die 011, LDB4-1955S-011B maintains the same Hardy code as the A state — 55S-4BL+1, a full-size Back-Left BIE fracture with 1 additional die break — while receiving a distinct Cohen cross-reference of BA117 (compared to BA114 for the A state). The parallel structure mirrors what was observed with Die 009: the Hardy additional-break count remains stable across early die states, with progression manifesting in changes to the primary fracture's morphology rather than in the spawning of new secondary breaks. As the last S-mint circulation Lincoln Cent, the 1955-S commands particular attention from die variety researchers. Cataloged by Cuds on Coins, the 011B state captures a subtle but diagnostically distinct stage in this die's service life, distinguishable from 011A through the physical characteristics that earned it a separate Cohen assignment.

Cross References

• Cross references: Cohen 55S-BA117, Hardy 55S-4BL+1 . 10/03/2015.

External References