1867 Shield Nickel - No Rays - RCD-5c-1867-10 Retained Cud

Description

RCD-5c-1867-10 records a retained cud on the 1867 Shield Nickel No Rays. Each retained cud captures a unique moment of die failure: the precise location of the rim fracture, the angle at which the loose fragment is held in place, and the degree of design offset all vary from specimen to specimen, making each catalog entry a distinct record of metallurgical stress. The Shield Nickel's design — with its prominent shield on the obverse and large numeral 5 surrounded by stars on the No Rays reverse — creates specific stress patterns in the die. Attributed by Cuds on Coins, this variety documents the terminal stages of die deterioration on America's post-Civil War nickel coinage.

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