SKH-1c-1953-02 Spiked Head

Description

Cross-referenced as Cohen Index 53-93B in Roger Cohen's die variety catalog for Lincoln Cents, SKH-1c-1953-02 records the second cataloged spiked head on the 1953 Philadelphia Mint Wheat Cent. Spiked heads form when a die gouge, chip, or metal flow near Lincoln's portrait creates a raised spike or horn projecting from the president's head on the struck coin. These varieties are visually arresting — the spike can resemble anything from a small bump to a dramatic protrusion depending on the severity of the die defect. The Cohen Index cross-reference connects this variety to a broader cataloging system encompassing multiple die variety types, providing researchers with a comprehensive die identity rather than a classification limited to the spike. Die gouges that produce spiked heads often result from contact with foreign material during die setting or from metal displacement as the die fatigues. Philadelphia Mint production. The 1953 Wheat Cent belongs to the late period of Victor David Brenner's iconic design, first introduced in 1909. Cataloged and verified by Cuds on Coins.

Attribution History

• Discovered by JC Stevens
• Cross reference: Cohen Index 53-93B. 03/25/2016.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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