1964 Lincoln Memorial Cent - CU-1C-1964-01 Cud

Description

A cud is a raised, unstruck area on a coin created when a piece of the die breaks away at the rim and falls out of the press. The missing die segment means that the corresponding area of the planchet receives no design impression during striking, leaving a smooth, rounded blob of metal that protrudes above the coin's normal surface. Cuds always occur at the rim because the die edge is the weakest structural point, where the stress concentrations from repeated striking impacts are greatest and where the die steel has the least supporting material behind it. Cross-referenced as CU-1C-1964-01 and attributed by Cuds on Coins. Collectors seeking cud varieties should examine the rims of their coins carefully under magnification, as small cuds can be subtle and easily overlooked in casual inspection. The size, position, and shape of the cud distinguish this variety from any other 1964 cud discoveries. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint on a 95% copper, 5% zinc planchet weighing 3.11 grams at 19.05 mm diameter.

Cross References

• CU-1C-1964-01

External References