1954-S Lincoln Wheat Cent - Error? - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 10 / Views: 841
CoinSeeker2017 New Member United States 38 Posts	Posted 08/01/2022 12:28 pm Hi Folks, I came across this coin, and noticed something odd on it, especially near the "5" in the date. I tried taking the best shots I could, and I was hoping you can tell me what I am looking at on this coin. Thank you so much! Regards Report this Post to the Staff

Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7510 Posts	Posted 08/01/2022 12:44 pm Although your images are not very clear, but it looks like there is a die chip in the 5 of date. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/01/2022 12:46 pm It is a die chip. The 1950's Wheat cent dies were over used, so it is common to find cracks/chips/breaks/BIE's/and other die events on this series. So they happened to often, to make them worth a premium.. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinSeeker2017 New Member United States 38 Posts	Posted 08/01/2022 12:46 pm Thank you. It is odd, though, how whatever it is, i.e. die chip, is shaped like the bottom of the "5"? Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/01/2022 12:47 pm Looks like a die crack/chip.You can buy a clip-on magnifier for not much on the bay. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
CoinSeeker2017 New Member United States 38 Posts	Posted 08/01/2022 1:01 pm Thanks. I will pick one up. Hopefully, these images are a little better? Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21603 Posts	Posted 08/01/2022 1:12 pm Still a lot of reflection on your photo but from what I can see, it is a die chip. Also die chips are not considered errors, they are just part of the minting process. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinSeeker2017 New Member United States 38 Posts	Posted 08/01/2022 1:14 pm Thanks for your reply. Have a great day! Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 08/01/2022 5:41 pm I think the 54s have a lot more of these than another year Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95645 Posts	Posted 08/01/2022 9:22 pm pretty nice die chip on that 5. Maybe the bottom of the S too. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 08/01/2022 9:55 pm I saw this offen for this year. Die Chip. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 10 / Views: 841

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.28 seconds to rattle this change.