BIE Error Wheat Pennies

The BIE Error wheat pennies get their name from a break in the die between the letters B and E in LIBERTY which leaves an extra, unintended raised line between the B and E, making it appear to say LIBIERTY, instead of LIBERTY.

Technically, only a die break between the B and E in LIBERTY qualifies as a BIE error, but more generally, a die break between any of the letters in LIBERTY may qualify.

The thin area between the B and E in LIBERTY seems to be a very common area for the die to break.

There are over 1500 varieties of BIE errors. BIE error wheat pennies were very popular in the 1960's, but interest faded as the dies were modified and BIE specimens decreased in numbers. BIE errors were most common in wheat pennies minted between 1955 and 1958, though recently, newer examples of BIE errors have started to surface and there has been a renewed interest in them.

Unless your BIE error coin is in excellent condition, the premium for this error variety is relatively low, generally bringing between $1.00 - $20.00 on average.


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