2014 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent - SKH-1C-2014-06 Spike Head

Description

The SKH-1C-2014-06 Spike Head on the 2014 Lincoln Shield Cent is a subtle die chip variety. This variety, cataloged by Cuds on Coins, is on 2014-dated Philadelphia Mint cents, originating from a separate working die where a small chip developed in the steel surrounding Lincoln's portrait. The raised spike that results from this die chip is created during the striking process when planchet metal is forced into the void left by the missing die fragment, producing a distinctive metallic projection that appears on every coin struck from the damaged die. Spiked heads on Lincoln Shield Cents are identified and differentiated by the precise location and orientation of the spike relative to Lincoln's head and bust, since no two die chips fracture in exactly the same pattern. Cataloged as SKH-1C-2014-06, this variety contributes to a body of evidence showing that 2014 Philadelphia Mint cent dies were particularly susceptible to portrait-area chipping, making this date a focal point for collectors interested in die deterioration studies.

Cross References

• SKH-1C-2014-06

External References