LDB4-1957-006 Die Break

Description

Sixth interior die break documented on the 1957 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent, LDB4-1957-006 was among the earlier discoveries in what would eventually become one of the most extensively cataloged die break populations in the Lincoln Cent series. Cross-referenced as Cohen 57-B442 and Hardy 57P-4EL+ (documented July 21, 2015), this variety carries full dual attribution under both major die break classification systems, providing robust confirmation of the break's identity and die of origin. The LDB4 designation places this within class 4 of the Cuds on Coins hierarchy — interior die breaks where the fracture occurs within the die face rather than at the rim. The 1957 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent holds a special position as the second-to-last year of Victor David Brenner's iconic Wheat Cent reverse, which debuted in 1909 alongside the Lincoln obverse that continues in modified form to this day. Proof dies at the Philadelphia Mint were subjected to high striking pressures to achieve the sharp, fully detailed impressions that characterize proof coinage, and these stresses created conditions favorable for die fracturing. The 2015 documentation date places this discovery within the established research program that has systematically identified and cataloged dozens of die breaks on 1957 Proof cent dies. Cataloged by Cuds on Coins.

Attribution History

• Discovered by JC Stevens
• Cross references: Cohen 57-B442, Hardy 57P-4EL+. 07/21/2015.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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