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Mrf2254 New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 02/21/2020 3:20 pm I have found some coins with small cracks, but nothing like this. Any info on it is appreciated. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/21/2020 4:03 pm RIDB aka spike head. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19284 Posts	Posted 02/21/2020 4:18 pm Cool find. We see a good number of 1950s wheat cents with similar die cracks about the head--rather infrequent with 1980s cents Report this Post to the Staff
Mrf2254 New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 02/21/2020 6:10 pm Great, thanks for the help! Report this Post to the Staff
lawest Pillar of the Community United States 1998 Posts	Posted 02/21/2020 6:33 pm Might be SKH-1c-1983-27, check out this link http://cuds-on-coins.com/lincoln-ce...s-1980-1989/ Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/21/2020 8:02 pm Die cracks on the bust and the Memorial designs, all way remind me of a 'peanuts' cartoon I remembered years ago. I just found it. it was from April 22, 1956. Keep in mind that the dies move the most material to form the bust and the larger designs. Both sides are formed at the same time. So when the dies get thinned from polishings, and weaken with age, they break down. So they end up like the cracker trying with each strike. Thus the die cracks at the top of the head, the forehead, and the corners of the memorial. So each time it makes a coin, it is tested for strength until the die gives up. Seeing these die cracks reminds me of the cartoon I saw many years ago. I've always looked for it, but found it tonight. Just wanted to share it with my coin brothers and sisters. Report this Post to the Staff
Mrf2254 New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 02/24/2020 11:03 am Thank you all for the information. I love the cartoon, Coop!! =) Report this Post to the Staff
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