2003 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - SKH-1c-2003-02 Spiked Head

Description

The 2003-P cent was produced during a period of high annual output at Philadelphia, with billions of coins struck across numerous die pairs. A spiked head is a die crack or break at the top of Lincoln's head: planchet metal fills the crack during striking and stands up from the portrait as a raised spike. SKH-1c-2003-02 was cataloged on February 20, 2025, by Cuds on Coins — a relatively recent addition to the catalog, demonstrating that die variety research continues to uncover previously undocumented varieties even on coins struck more than two decades ago. Collectors examining 2003-P cents may still find additional spiked heads awaiting documentation.

Cross References

• Cross reference: none. 02/20/2025.

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