2014P-1DER-007T Trail Die Reverse

Description

Discovered by Michael Taylor, the 2014P-1DER-007T trail die reverse on the Philadelphia Lincoln Shield Cent documents trail lines on the Union Shield reverse design. Die markers at Stage B place both sides at mid-die state: the obverse shows no notable markers, while the reverse carries a die dent visible through the bottom of the first U in PLURIBUS. The die dent passing through the U provides a precise attribution point because its intersection with a specific letter creates a unique diagnostic not easily confused with general die wear or contact marks. Seven trail die reverses for the 2014 Philadelphia cent indicates active research on Shield Cent trail dies during the design's early years, building a catalog that parallels the extensive Memorial Cent trail die documentation. Taylor's discovery extended the growing body of evidence that trail die phenomena are a consistent feature of modern cent production at Philadelphia, occurring across successive design changes and reflecting hubbing equipment characteristics rather than design-specific factors. The 2014-P Shield Cent was produced in large quantities, providing ample material for variety researchers to examine.

Die Markers

• Stage “B“, obverse is MDS – none noted
• Reverse is MDS – a die dent is seen through the bottom of the first U in PLURIBUS.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Michael Taylor
• Expert attribution by Trail Dies

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