2018 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent - SKH-1c-2018-08 Spiked Head

Description

SKH-1c-2018-08 is a spiked head documented for the 2018 Philadelphia Mint Lincoln Shield Cent. Eight cracked dies producing visible spiked heads across the year's production is consistent with the volumes involved: Philadelphia's annual cent output typically numbers in the billions, distributed across hundreds of die pairs that each operate for limited lifespans before replacement. A spiked head forms when a crack in the obverse die runs from the rim into Lincoln's bust, and the metal filling it creates a raised protrusion from Lincoln's portrait. The specific characteristics of each spike — location, angle, and prominence — distinguish this entry. SKH-1c-2018-08 is cataloged by Cuds on Coins.

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• Cross reference: none. 05/08/2024.

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