1971 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - SKH-1c-1971D-27 Spiked Head

Description

Documented alongside SKH-26 on January 30, 2018, SKH-1c-1971D-27 on the 1971-D Lincoln Memorial cent represents a spiked head variety attributed by Cuds on Coins for this date. The pairing with SKH-26 on the same documentation date indicates these two varieties were identified during a single examination session, further demonstrating the remarkable density of spiked head dies in the 1971-D die population. No external cross-references have been recorded. The die crack producing SKH-27's spike initiated at the stress concentration around Lincoln's head and extended outward along a propagation path unique to this particular die's metallurgical structure. For collectors working through the 1971-D spiked head sequence, accurate attribution at entry twenty-seven requires the same discipline applied to all high-numbered entries: careful magnified comparison of the spike's angular bearing, radial length, and any secondary die deterioration features against the published catalog images.

Cross References

• Cross reference: none. 01/30/2018.

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