1967 Lincoln Memorial Cent - SKH-1c-1967-06 Spiked Head

Description

Recorded as SKH-1c-1967-06, this sixth cataloged spiked head for the 1967 Lincoln cent carries the Cohen Index cross-reference 67-82 and a documentation date of April 1, 2016. Spiked heads hold a particular fascination for collectors because they add an element of individuality to what would otherwise be an anonymous high-mintage coin. A 1967 cent without a variety is one of billions; a 1967 cent with a documented spiked head is a named specimen tied to a specific die with a specific failure history. This transformation from generic to specific is a core appeal of error and variety collecting. The 1967 cent was the final year of the Coinage Act of 1965 no-mint-mark mandate; mint marks returned in 1968. Attributed by Cuds on Coins. Struck on a 3.11-gram, 19mm planchet of 95% copper and 5% zinc.

Cross References

• Cross reference: Cohen Index 67-82. 04/01/2016.

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