1977 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - CU-1C-1977D-09 Cud

Description

Skipping past position 08 in the catalog sequence, CU-1C-1977D-09 is the ninth documented rim break on 1977 Denver Mint Lincoln Memorial cents. The gap between CU-1C-1977D-07 and this entry may reflect varieties cataloged in other batches, reserved positions, or retracted attributions — the sequential numbering within the Cuds on Coins system does not necessarily correspond to chronological order of die use or discovery. Cuds are visually striking: when a wedge-shaped fragment of die steel separates from the rim, the resulting cavity allows planchet metal to extrude into a raised, amorphous blob that partially or fully obliterates the normal design elements in that area. The size and position of each break vary from die to die, making every cud variety a unique record of a specific die's terminal failure. Denver's 1977 cent production was carried out at high volume using the 95% copper alloy composition and the hand-punched "D" mintmark standard for the era. No additional cross-reference numbers have been assigned to CU-1C-1977D-09 beyond the primary Cuds on Coins designation. Attribution by Cuds on Coins.

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• CU-1C-1977D-09

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