2020 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent - IDB-1c-2020-01 Interior Die Break
Error
Description
Cataloged at Stage B — indicating moderate progression of the die fracture — this interior die break on the 2020 Philadelphia Mint Lincoln Shield Cent documents a failure pattern on a modern copper-plated zinc cent. Interior die breaks differ from cuds in one critical respect: the fractured section of the die remains fully enclosed within the design area rather than extending to the rim. The broken piece may stay loosely in place or shift slightly, producing a raised, irregular mass surrounded by normal design elements. Stage B designation tells collectors this die had already progressed beyond its initial fracture state (Stage A) but had not yet reached terminal deterioration. Quality control systems typically catch and retire severely damaged dies. Cataloged by Cuds on Coins, this first-documented interior die break for 2020-P captures a mid-life snapshot of a deteriorating die.
Cross References
- Cross reference: Stage B, IDB-1c-2020-01. 09/12/2024.
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