1949-lincoln-spiked head

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1949-lincoln-spiked head

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found this 1949 lincoln with a die crack across the top of the head--i later found out that this is a spiked head mint error---
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Yep, looks like it to me. Nice find.

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Yeah, someone gave it a nickname but it's not officially recognized.

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I don't believe this to be the "Spiked Head" that was originally nicknamed for a common die crack
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Paul wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:00 am I don't believe this to be the "Spiked Head" that was originally nicknamed for a common die crack
I thought all die cracks coming out or going into the head of a coin profile, was considered/nicknamed a spiked head.

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U.S. Coins with “SPIKE HEAD”
All “SPIKE HEADS” will have a die crack from the rim into any portion of the bust. It shall be limited to die cracks found on the obverse of the coin. The designation SKH will identify this type of die crack. cuds-on-coins.com/spike-head/

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silverbul wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:54 pm U.S. Coins with “SPIKE HEAD”
All “SPIKE HEADS” will have a die crack from the rim into any portion of the bust. It shall be limited to die cracks found on the obverse of the coin. The designation SKH will identify this type of die crack.
That works for me.

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Re: 1949-lincoln-spiked head

#8 Unread post by Paul »

.............. I want to make sure I get this right.

So a coin with a die crack at K6 into the shoulder only, is called a "Spiked Head"?
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