2023 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent - SKH-1c-2023-08 Spiked Head
Error
Attribution
Discovered by
David Bennett
Verified by
Cuds on Coins
Original Research
Description
This variety is a spiked head documented for the 2023 Philadelphia Mint Lincoln Shield Cent. The 2023-P represents the fourteenth year of this reverse type, and the consistency of spiked head documentation across all fourteen years demonstrates that these varieties are an inherent byproduct of high-volume production rather than anomalies specific to any particular year. A spiked head is a crack in the obverse die that runs from the rim into the bust, appearing as a raised spike on Lincoln's portrait. Each of the spiked heads carries unique diagnostic characteristics, identifiable through precise measurement of spike position and angle. SKH-1c-2023-08 is cataloged by Cuds on Coins.
Cross References
- Cross reference: none. 12/17/2024.
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