Coppercoins Help With 1952 Wheat W/Dropped Letter?

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amac44 Member United States 3242 Posts	Posted 12/17/2006 10:31 am Last night I was put some wheat's in 2x2 to put out in a store that my friend owns,and I spotted this on the 52.I went to coppercoins site and did not fine this type listed I don't think it is a Cud its form to well it looks to me like a dropped letter piece Image Insert: Image Insert: Image Insert: Image Insert: Image Insert: Report this Post to the Staff

Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 12/17/2006 11:41 am Its what is called a BIE cent and is formed from a die chip .At one time there was a BIE collectors society. Today they are scarcely noticed and carry a very small premium in the higher grades,, and virtuely none in the lower circulated grades. Sorry coppercoins I know that the question was addressed to you . Rick Edited by Metalman 12/17/2006 11:45 am Report this Post to the Staff
amac44 Member United States 3242 Posts	Posted 12/17/2006 11:48 am quote: Originally posted by Metalman Its what is called a BIE cent and is formed from a die chip .At one time there was a BIE collectors society. Today they are scarcely noticed and carry a very small premium in the higher grades,, and virtuely none in the lower circulated grades. Sorry coppercoins I know that the question was addressed to you . Rick Thanks metalman I was hoping someone knew more about this type coin Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 12/17/2006 12:32 pm Hi Amac This variety occurs on many diferent dates, most prevelantly in the 50's but I have seen them on some dates in the 60's and also in the 40's. I still collect them since I think they are cool,, but they will not make you rich . Rick Report this Post to the Staff
amac44 Member United States 3242 Posts	Posted 12/17/2006 2:48 pm I do the same metalman! But 1 day I may find a winner!!but that's all we can do is hope! Report this Post to the Staff
peachymargarita Valued Member United States 116 Posts	Posted 12/17/2006 8:35 pm Here is my latest BIE find. Michael Report this Post to the Staff
amac44 Member United States 3242 Posts	Posted 12/17/2006 8:39 pm quote: Originally posted by peachymargarita Here is my latest BIE find. Michael Nice!!! Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 12/17/2006 8:43 pm Very Nice !! Its much harder to find these on the newer coins !! Rick Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 12/17/2006 10:34 pm Rick is right on the money it looks to be a Bie cent to me Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 12/18/2006 12:35 am Yup, it's a BIE cent. BTW, the term Cud is used only for die breaks that involve the edge of the die. Die breaks in other areas of the design that do not touch the edge of the design are just that - die breaks (or smaller, chips). As for the question being addressed to me - anyone else who gets to it and knows the answer before me - be my guest. Report this Post to the Staff
amac44 Member United States 3242 Posts	Posted 12/18/2006 08:47 am thanks coppercoins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Report this Post to the Staff
BRUCE 1947 Pillar of the Community United States 834 Posts	Posted 12/29/2006 11:15 pm quote: Originally posted by coppercoins Yup, it's a BIE cent. BTW, the term Cud is used only for die breaks that involve the edge of the die. Die breaks in other areas of the design that do not touch the edge of the design are just that - die breaks (or smaller, chips). As for the question being addressed to me - anyone else who gets to it and knows the answer before me - be my guest. HI CHUCK, SO IF IT IS ON THE EDGE ITS A Cud, AND IF IT IS IN THE FIELD ITS CALLED A BIE CENT OR NICKEL OR SO ON? Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 12/30/2006 03:05 am Bruce - no. A Cud is indeed on the edge, no matter what the denomination. You have that part correct. If the break is inside the design area it's just a die break. the term BIE die break refers specifically to die breaks inside the LIBERTY area of Lincoln cents. It is so-called because the break between the B and E of LIBERTY make it appear to be spelled LIBIERTY, thus the "BIE" cent. Report this Post to the Staff
BRUCE 1947 Pillar of the Community United States 834 Posts	Posted 12/30/2006 06:33 am quote: Originally posted by coppercoins Bruce - no. A Cud is indeed on the edge, no matter what the denomination. You have that part correct. If the break is inside the design area it's just a die break. the term BIE die break refers specifically to die breaks inside the LIBERTY area of Lincoln cents. It is so-called because the break between the B and E of LIBERTY make it appear to be spelled LIBIERTY, thus the "BIE" cent. THANKS, THAT IS PROBABLY IN YOUR BOOK TO I JUST MISSED IT BRUCE Report this Post to the Staff
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