1873 Indian Head Cent - Closed 3 - Indian Head Cent (Closed 3) Pre-Cud Reverse (7:00 to 8:30)

Description

This 1873 Indian Head cent with the Closed 3 date style shows a pre-cud die crack on the reverse from approximately 7:00 to 8:30, with another die crack branching from 8:30 and ending in the wreath above. The multiple die cracks radiating from the rim indicate significant die stress in this area. A pre-cud is a substantial die crack at the rim that has not yet progressed to a full cud break, representing an intermediate stage of die deterioration. The branching crack pattern suggests this die was experiencing advanced fatigue when this coin was struck.