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FDC-1c-1987-01 Die Chip

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1987 (P) Cent Die Chip error coin
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Discovery Date
1987
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Description

The FDC-1c-1987-01 Die Chip is a die chip variety, where a small piece of the die surface broke away, leaving a raised bump on the struck coin. This variety was discovered on the 1987 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent, part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. Cross-referenced as Cross reference number: LC-ND-32 & FDC-1c-1987-01. Note: After it broke off, the die fragment flipped over and was struck by the obverse die.  The incuse digits “987” can be seen behind Lincoln’s head.

Attribution History

  • Cross reference number: LC-ND-32 & FDC-1c-1987-01
  • Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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Additional Notes

Note: After it broke off, the die fragment flipped over and was struck by the obverse die.  The incuse digits “987” can be seen behind Lincoln’s head.

Last updated: June 20, 2026