1973 Lincoln Memorial Cent - CU-1C-1973-03 Rim Cud

Description

CU-1C-1973-03 is listed in the Cuds on Coins catalog as a rim cud on the obverse die. Together with CU-1C-1973-02 (also obverse), it demonstrates that at least two distinct Philadelphia obverse dies developed terminal rim failures during the 1973 production year — while CU-1C-1973-01R documents a separate reverse die failure. The actual number of Philadelphia dies that developed rim fractures during 1973 was almost certainly higher, as many cud-bearing coins entered circulation without being noticed or were not submitted to cataloging services. CU-1C-1973-03's specific clock-position and break geometry distinguish it from CU-1C-1973-02 — these diagnostic parameters allow collectors to determine which of the two obverse cuds their specimen represents. The Cuds on Coins attribution system provides a standardized framework for this differentiation, ensuring that collectors and dealers can communicate precisely about which specific die failure they are referencing when discussing 1973 Philadelphia cent cuds. Attribution requires careful examination of the cud's position relative to nearby design elements and comparison against published reference images.

Cross References

• CU-1C-1973-03

External References