Found a BIE

1957-D:



In spite of the gunk, I think it is a nice sample. I don't have a question about this... just showing a find. :yes:

 

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Nice one. BIEs were common in the early 1950s for some reason. Yours is a relatively large one.
Keep up the hunt!

 

Nice! I've read about BIEs but I've never seen one before.

 

Ditto, it was new to me... and probably the easiest thing I've ever ID'd.

 

These were a HOT item in 1955-56!!



Notice how the highlight (on the second enlargement) picks up the "VDB" on Lincoln's shoulder.

 

What is BIE?

 

In the word "Liberty," a piece of metal between the B and E, that appears like "LIBIERTY."

 

The "piece of metal" is, in better terms, a die chip. The piece of the die in between the B and E fell out, leaving a cavity, so when the coin is struck, the area is actually raised.

 

Thank you, I am always looking for better terms.

 

Niiiiiiiice! On the more common side, but still very cool.

 

DUH. I should have realized that. Thanks for info.

 

Another day another BIE... this is a 1957 P, just pulled it from a roll.



Not as snazzy as the last one, but BIE nonetheless. At this rate, I'll be raking in ones of dollars in no time! :yes:

 

Niiiiiiiice!

 

Nice one!
Actually, the BIE error was the very first error I found, and the one that pretty much got me into collecting, so they have a special place in my heart.

 

Thought I'd share one of mine after seeing these sexy BIE Lincolns!

 

Niiiiiiiice!

 

Nice finds. I had no idea about "BIE" and I have probably 30 rolls of solid date 50's that I will now re-search in order to see if I have some of these!

 

Hahaha I was just thinking the EXACT same thing!

 

LOL. Glad I'm not the only one.

 

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