2016 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent - SKH-1c-2016-18 Spiked Head
Error
Attribution
Discovered by
David Bennett
Verified by
Cuds on Coins
Original Research
Description
SKH-1c-2016-18 is a spiked head documented for the 2016 Philadelphia Mint Lincoln Shield Cent. Individual obverse dies developed cracks running from the rim into Lincoln's bust. Over the course of producing billions of cents in 2016, Philadelphia consumed hundreds of die pairs. Each spiked head is uniquely characterized by the precise position, angle, and magnitude of the resulting spike on Lincoln's portrait. Collectors distinguish the eighteenth from the seventeenth or nineteenth through careful measurement of these parameters. SKH-1c-2016-18 is cataloged by Cuds on Coins.
Cross References
- Cross reference: none. 12/05/2024.
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