1958 Lincoln Wheat Cent Mint Error - BIE - "eir" Variety

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tropicalbats Pillar of the Community United States 6108 Posts	Posted 12/23/2022 9:40 pm The peak of the "BIE" years seems to be 1957, with many on both the P and D coins. But for whatever reason, the mint seems to have figured it mostly out and for 1958 there are almost none and those are hard to find. Just pulled this one out of a bag, and it's a big "EIR". Decided to photograph it since the one on cuds-on-coins is a bit worn and this one shows all the detail. And it's really quite tall, which doesn't show up in the images very well. 1958 Lincoln Wheat cent mint error - LDB5-1958-001 Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/23/2022 10:37 pm I'll take your word for it! Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHI Pillar of the Community United States 2731 Posts	Posted 12/23/2022 11:01 pm Nice chunky LDB, looks like a heart with aorta and other valves. "Pride is yoked with callous behavior, as humility is with compassion." St. Gregory Palamas Top Finds - 1969-S 1c FS-101 http://goccf.com/t/477681 1976 D WQ FS-101 http://goccf.com/t/382777 - 1968 D 1c FS-801 http://goccf.com/t/422254 Cool clashed dies - 1972 D 1c http://goccf.com/t/429855&SearchTerms=CCL Struck-In Rim Burr - 1969 S 1c http://goccf.com/t/425587&SearchTerms=burr Floating (Type II) Counterclash - 1978 D 1c http://goccf.com/t/434991&SearchTerms=1978 Report this Post to the Staff
datadragon Pillar of the Community United States 1648 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 12:22 am Great condition example and photos TB This is a good reference list for everyone to use, most are familiar with the 'BIE' variety to look for, but actually it depends on the location of the die break in the word liberty with yours as you pointed out being an II-F-5: "EIR" Variety since its between the E and R of LIBERTY (BIE variety is between the B and E) and these and others continued in 1958 and beyond actually, so PLENTY out there to look for and these do sell, especially in quality condition like yours. https://cuds-on-coins.com/lincoln-cent-bies/ Edited by datadragon 12/24/2022 12:26 am Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 04:12 am I like it. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15400 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 05:54 am Very nice example. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
CJ18850 Pillar of the Community United States 575 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 08:51 am Drooling on this one. It's huge! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95360 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 09:32 am that is a huge chip, nice find.. 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
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5770 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 10:23 am You're so right about the years of the BIES. That's why I save any in modern coins, as well as other die chips in any dates or letters. Just don't come across them very often. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
tropicalbats Pillar of the Community United States 6108 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 10:39 am Thanks for the wonderful comments! Years ago I saw on ebay a set of one BIE from each of the years in the 50s. I didn't pay much attention but remember it went cheap and thought I should have bought it. But along the way, attributing a BIE now and again, it seems I now have one from each year from 1949-1960 including the quite rare 1959-D. The 49-D is the discovery coin and both that one and the 59-D are plate coins on cuds-on-coins. Funny how that sort of ended up coming together over time. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187950 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 11:42 pm Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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1958 Lincoln Wheat Cent Mint Error - BIE - "Eir" Variety