SKH-1c-1958-04 Spike Head

Description

This 1958 proof Lincoln Wheat Cent exhibits a spiked head variety — a distinctive die error where a die gouge or metal displacement creates a spike-like protrusion extending from Lincoln's head, producing an eye-catching anomaly on the portrait. Cataloged as SKH-1c-1958-04 by Cuds on Coins, this proof strike originated from dies used in the San Francisco proof production of that final Wheat Cent year. The spike head category encompasses a range of similar die gouges that project outward from the bust, varying in length, direction, and prominence. This particular example is not listed in the Cohen Index, indicating it falls outside the scope of that reference's coverage. As a proof issue, the mirrored fields of the coin tend to make the spike protrusion more visually dramatic against the reflective surface. Collectors of 1958 proof Lincoln cents — the last year of the Wheat reverse design — will find spike head varieties an engaging niche within the broader die-gouge error category.

Attribution History

• Discovered by JC Stevens
• Cross reference number: Cohen Index Not Listed. 09/16/2016. Cross reference number: Cohen Index Not Listed. 09/16/2016. Cross reference number: Cohen Index Not Listed. 09/17/2016.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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