CU-5c-1972D-05B Cud

Description

Progressing to die stage B at position 5, CU-5c-1972D-05B documents the continued evolution of this rim fracture on the same die that produced CU-5c-1972D-05A. Cross-referenced as JNC-72D-8, this second stage shows how the cud developed as the die was kept in service after the initial break formed. Between stages A and B, the fracture typically widens and the resulting raised area on struck coins grows more prominent, reflecting the ongoing mechanical abuse of pressing metal into the void thousands of times per hour. Collectors seeking to build a complete die stage set for this variety would need both the A and B stages to tell the full story of this die's failure. The 1972-D Jefferson Nickel remains one of the standout dates in the nickel cud census, offering collectors an unusually rich array of documented varieties across five positions and multiple stages. This depth of documentation makes the 1972-D a popular focus for specialists in the die break field. Cataloged by Cuds on Coins.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Fred Weinberg
• Cross reference number: JNC-72D-8.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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