LDB6-1953D-001 BIE Die Break

Description

First cataloged LDB6-position BIE die break for the 1953-D Lincoln Wheat Cent, this variety carries a confirmed Hardy catalog cross-reference of 53D-SDL+. The LDB6 positional designation identifies a different zone along LIBERTY than the more common LDB4 classification, documenting where the die crack develops relative to surrounding design elements. The Hardy cross-reference provides independent catalog validation from one of the established Lincoln Cent die break reference systems, confirming this variety's recognition beyond the Cuds on Coins registry. BIE die breaks create a raised vertical line between the B and E of LIBERTY through progressive die fatigue, and positional variations across LDB classifications allow researchers to study whether certain zones are more susceptible to cracking based on design geometry and striking pressure distribution. Denver Mint, 95% copper composition. The 1953-D Wheat Cent saw substantial production, providing ample opportunity for die break formation. As the sole LDB6-position entry for this date, this variety holds particular significance — either representing a genuinely rare positional occurrence or marking the beginning of what may eventually become a deeper catalog as additional specimens surface from the numismatic community.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Louis A
• Cross reference: Hardy 53D-SDL+. 07/13/2015.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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