LDB4-1955S-006B BIE Die Break

Description

A secondary die variety sharing the same die as LDB4-1955S-006A, this BIE die break on the 1955-S Lincoln Wheat Cent documents an additional stage or manifestation of die cracking on a previously cataloged die. The "B" suffix indicates this entry represents a related but distinct die state from the primary "A" listing — either a later stage of progressive deterioration or a separate crack on the same die. BIE die breaks occur when a die crack develops between the B and E of LIBERTY on Lincoln Cents, creating a raised vertical line that resembles an extra letter I between the two characters. The LDB4 positional classification in the Cuds on Coins catalog places this break in a specific zone along LIBERTY, systematizing the documentation of where these cracks develop relative to the surrounding letters. San Francisco Mint, 95% copper composition. The 1955-S Wheat Cent had a mintage of approximately 44.6 million pieces, modest compared to Philadelphia production, making die varieties from this facility relatively scarce in absolute terms. BIE varieties are among the most popular Lincoln Cent die break types due to their visual appeal and accessibility to collectors at all levels.

Attribution History

• Cross reference: none. See LDB4-1955S-006B.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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