SKH-1c-2022-07 Spiked Head

Description

At the midpoint of the ten cataloged 2022 spiked heads, SKH-1c-2022-07 occupies a representative position in the year's die variety output. Ten entries is a manageable number for the collector who aspires to completeness within a single date — far more achievable than the sixty-five of 2015 or fifty-eight of 2021, yet substantial enough to require genuine effort. The appeal of date-specific collecting is its defined scope: ten varieties constitute a finite set, and locating all ten provides the satisfaction of a completed pursuit. Spiked heads from recent years also offer the advantage of pristine condition, as coins pulled directly from rolls show no circulation wear that might obscure or mimic the variety. A raised spike on a freshly minted cent is unmistakable under even modest magnification, distinguishing it from contact marks and scratches that complicate attribution on circulated specimens. The seventh entry in the 2022 catalog, this variety was struck at Philadelphia on copper-plated zinc planchets that have been the standard cent composition for over four decades. Cuds on Coins maintains the reference images and catalog framework that enables systematic collecting.

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