1976 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - CU-1C-1976D-05 Cud

Description

Cataloged as CU-1C-1976D-05 by Cuds on Coins, this cud variety is the fifth documented rim break on 1976 Denver Mint Lincoln Memorial cents. Cuds result from the complete separation of a fragment of die steel from the rim — a catastrophic structural failure that leaves an open cavity at the die's edge. On each subsequent strike, planchet metal flows into this void and produces a raised, featureless mass along the affected portion of the coin's rim. The 1976 Denver cent bore the hand-punched "D" mintmark that was standard for the facility during this era, and production continued at high volumes despite the Bicentennial celebrations that year — which affected the designs of quarters, half dollars, and dollars but left the Lincoln cent unchanged. Each cud in the census occupies a unique clock-position on the die rim, distinguishable from its neighbors by the specific location, angular extent, and design elements affected by the break. Collectors encountering a suspected cud on a 1976-D cent should compare the break geometry against all documented entries in the Cuds on Coins catalog to ensure correct attribution. Attribution by Cuds on Coins.

Cross References

• CU-1C-1976D-05

External References