1974 (D) Jefferson Nickel - CU-5c-1974D-06 Cud

Description

Sixth cud documented for the 1974 Denver Mint Jefferson Nickel, CU-5c-1974D-06 continues a robust sequence of die rim failures for this date from the heart of the modern clad era. A cud occurs when a section of the die rim fractures completely, the broken fragment separates from the die face, and the resulting cavity fills with metal during subsequent striking operations. Six documented cuds for 1974-D reflects Denver's heavy production schedule during the mid-1970s, when the nickel remained one of the most actively produced denominations for everyday commercial use. Cataloged by Cuds on Coins, the high sequence number indicates that the 1974-D date has received thorough examination by variety specialists. The Jefferson Nickel of this era carried the original Felix Schlag design that had been in continuous use since 1938, with the familiar Monticello reverse that would persist for three more decades. Denver's production volumes in 1974 required extensive die usage, and the mechanical fatigue from repeated high-speed striking created the conditions under which rim fractures develop, making cuds a predictable byproduct of large-scale coinage operations.

Cross References

• Cross reference number: none. 12/01/2018.

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