Which one do you keep and why

I always appreciate the advice you all give me so here I am begging for more.

Which one of these would I keep?

 

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The one on the right has a Die Break between the B and the E.
It's known as a BIE Variety! http://lincolncentresource.com/FAQ/BIE.html

your Cent -


I would keep both since they look so nice.

 

Pardon my stupidity but is the BIE worth anything extra?

 

That's not a stupid question. Don't say that.

I would say $3.00 - $5.00

 

That really depends on why they are being saved in the first place.
The left one I would put into my Book if was better than the one I have.
The Right one has a better luster. But has damage which makes it a common, minor Error. Which also is worth saving in it own right.

 

The BIE? That's not damage

 

Yes, you are correct, I should have said Struck with a damaged die.

 

Is the BIE on more than just the 1954S coin? I suppose I could go research myself.
Worth WAY more than I thought.

Thanks again everyone.

 

The one to the right is in better condition

 

Can be found on most Cents.. I found 3 BIE's on 1994 Copper Plated Zinc Cents -

 

I would keep them both, but if I had to choose, the one on the right, looks like either a really crisp strike, or possible doubling, hard to tell from the picture. Plus the patina is amazing! Nice finds buddy!

 

You really know your stuff when it comes to Lincoln cents paddyman98, is that your favorite coin type?

 

The coin on the right still has its mint Luster.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patina.

 

Learned something new (BIE) from this thread. Can’t cherrypick if you don’t know what a cherry looks like.

Thanks to all.

 

Did the bie error occur only in the 50's? I've never found one, searched countless Loomis boxes.

 

It happened a lot in the 1950's.. Did you see the 3 1994 Cents I posted a few posts back?

 

Keep'em both. They are both nice in their own way. Like the die crack BIE error on the right.

 

I did, but after I had already asked! Thanks, man!