1969 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - SKH-1c-1969D-02 Spiked Head

Description

Documented on February 14, 2017 — just three weeks after the first spiked head for this date — SKH-1c-1969D-02 represents the second cataloged instance of a die gouge projecting from Lincoln's portrait on the 1969-D Lincoln Memorial cent. Collectors who examine the spike's clock position relative to Lincoln's profile can distinguish between varieties: some project straight upward from the crown, others angle forward from the forehead, and still others emerge laterally from the brow or temple. The rapid succession of discoveries in early 2017 (varieties 01 and 02 were reported within weeks of each other) likely reflects increased collector attention to this die variety class rather than a sudden production anomaly at the Denver facility. No cross-references to other attribution services exist. Spiked heads remain popular with variety collectors because they combine striking visual drama with modest cost — most trade for just a few dollars in circulated grades.

Cross References

• Cross reference: none. 02/14/2017.

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