1955S Lincoln Cent error - is this a D in the 5?

rollmeupAbe

I came across an error that is probably a die chip in the lower part of the 5 but also looks like it could be a D mint mark that was misplaced. If any wheat cent experts have any thoughts I would appreciate it. I am not very experienced at posting pictures so I hope this link works.


1955 S with a D ?

LincolnCentMan

I think it's more likely that the bottom inner portion of the five chiped off, and the stresses cracked the portions outside the loop. That's just my opinion. Even so, you might send it to ANACS if you think it's worth the $$$.

David

indianabyron

Nice Picture. No this isnt a D in the 5 it is a die chip I have 6 of these with the die chip in various places on the 5 I dont know if it has any value over the 1 c its worth. But anyway its a neat thing.


Byron

bigindie

Neat die chip. I found a '55 with a chip about that size on the reverse, right in the middle of the left wheat ear.

rollmeupAbe

Thanks for the input. I was thinking it was a die chip but hoping it was a D. If you like errors here is a 1936 double die

1936 DDO "TR"

XpipedreamR

Definitely a die chip. Is this what they call a cud?

richbeat

It may look like a D because the chip conforms to the loop of the digit 5, giving it a vague D shape. Cuds and chips are two separate things. A cud is the result of a portion of the die breaking completely away, usually around the rim area. It shows on the coin as a blob or blank area. Die cracks are usually where cuds come from. After a die crack forms, if the die continues to be used it can/will eventually break apart along where the die crack occurred. If the die breaks apart but the broken part remains in place, then you have a retained cud.

Coppernicus

I think indianabyron is correct - looks like a die chip to me. Might be worth sending it to ANACS but unfortunately, I doubt it. Sorry!

Mike

stujoe

I have the twin die chip to that one (Fraternal not Identical) on one of my 55-S: