1954-S Lincoln Wheat Cent - Error?

CoinSeeker2017

Hi Folks,
I came across this coin, and noticed something odd on it, especially near the "5" in the date. I tried taking the best shots I could, and I was hoping you can tell me what I am looking at on this coin.

Thank you so much!

Regards

OAKSTAR

Looks like a common die chip.

https://cuds-on-coins.com/die-chips/

CoinSeeker2017

Thank you.
It is odd, though, how whatever it is, i.e. die chip, is shaped like the bottom of the "5"?

Oldhoopster

It's a minor die chip. It's not uncommon to find them on cents from the 50s. Don't read anything into the shape. Its due to how the die steel failed

CoinSeeker2017

Thanks so much.

These images might be a little better.

telephoto1

If you like die chips like this, 1950s period Lincolns are full of them. Filled letters, numbers, mintmarks... also die cracks aplenty.

CoinSeeker2017

Thanks for your reply. Have a great day!

ricko

Definitely a die chip - excellent pictures. Cheers, RickO

johnny9434

its a die chip