LDB1234-1995-001 Die Break

Description

Cataloged as LDB1234-1995-001 by Cuds on Coins, this Philadelphia Mint Lincoln Memorial Cent exhibits a multi-position die break spanning several clock positions around the rim. The LDB prefix with position indicators 1, 2, 3, and 4 denotes a die break pattern covering a substantial arc of the coin's circumference, far exceeding the typical isolated crack or single-position break. Multi-position breaks of this extent represent advanced die deterioration where interconnected fractures have linked across adjacent zones to create a continuous disruption. The 1995 date holds a special place in Lincoln Cent variety collecting — the celebrated 1995 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001 was discovered in circulation around this time, igniting widespread public interest in die varieties and prompting collectors to examine their 1995 cents with fresh scrutiny. That heightened attention extended to all categories of die anomalies, contributing to thorough documentation across the entire 1995 Philadelphia cent output. Zinc-core copper-plated composition.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John Smith
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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