LDB4-1957-010A Die Break

Description

Bearing the "A" suffix that designates a sub-variety of the parent LDB4-1957-010 die break, this 1957 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent variety documents a specific die state within an already cataloged fracture. Hardy classification 57P-4EL+42 places the break in the extended lateral zone of Lincoln's profile — the 4EL designation indicates a lateral fracture extending beyond the standard lateral boundary, and +42 identifies additional break segment 42, a high figure reflecting the depth of cataloging within the Hardy system. Cohen 57-B445 provides secondary attribution. The "A" suffix means that after the parent variety -010 was documented, a distinct die state was identified — perhaps an earlier or later stage showing measurably different crack length or separation. The 1957 proof cent was struck at Philadelphia with a mintage of 1,247,952 proofs, substantially higher than earlier proof years but still modest enough that documented die varieties command collector attention. Proof striking subjects dies to double the normal impact force, accelerating fracture development and making proof die breaks a focused area of study within the Lincoln Cent die variety community.

Attribution History

• Discovered by JC Stevens
• Cross references: Cohen 57-B445, Hardy 57P-4EL+42. 07/13/2015.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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