1953 Lincoln wheat with skull crack

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by willard t frye, Jul 1, 2015.

  1. Recently found this 1953 Lincoln cent with large die crack thru skull.
     

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  3. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    I like to call these "crackhead" cents. :)
     
  4. kakaratt26

    kakaratt26 New Member

    Nice find I have a couple BU cents like that....
     
  5. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    I think I read a post today with that word ( crackhead ) Lol ....
     
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  6. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    :bag:
     
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  7. Naplesjack

    Naplesjack Member

    Would not a "DIE CRACK" qualify as a variant coin and cmmand a premium however big or small?
     
  8. 91stang2

    91stang2 Pocket change junkie

    Nope, the 'crack' has to be either very thick or really desirable from one end of the coin through the subject to the other.

    Check out this 'spike heads' they are also fun to collect...
    Just my opinion, you find any more, post them pics!!!
     
  9. swamp yankee

    swamp yankee Well-Known Member

    Great find,talk about a split personality....
     
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    91stang2 Pocket change junkie

  11. Naplesjack

    Naplesjack Member

    Here are some posts found in another forum. Hope I am not violating any rules by copy and pasting.
    1. BoneDust, Oct 25, 2013ReportBest Answer
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      longnine009In metals I trust.
      Cracked skulls are the result of cracks in the die that transfer to the coin as raised lines. However, they are usually the highest part on the coin. On worn coins they are often flat and spread.

      Laminations are defects in planchetts caused by a bad alloy mix, bubbles or impurities in the molten. Laminating coins are in some stage of metal separating from the coin. It appears yours is a lamination. As for cracked skulls, there are thousands of them, literally, just for the 50's.

     
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