CU-1C-1980-21 Cud

Description

Surpassing the twenty-entry mark, CU-1C-1980-21 extends the 1980 Philadelphia cent cud census into territory that underscores how thoroughly this date has been scrutinized by the error coin community. Twenty-one confirmed cud varieties for a single date and mint is an extraordinary tally that reflects both the Philadelphia Mint's massive production output and the systematic documentation efforts of Cuds on Coins contributors who submit specimens for cataloging. Identifying a potential new cud requires the discoverer to compare the break against all previously published entries — a task that grows more demanding with each addition, as overlapping angular positions and similar break extents can make differentiation challenging without careful side-by-side analysis. CU-1C-1980-21 cleared this scrutiny and was assigned its census number based on confirmed uniqueness. The 1980 Philadelphia cent was struck from 95% copper alloy and was the first year the P mintmark appeared on the one-cent denomination, making these coins readily distinguishable from earlier Philadelphia cents that bore no mintmark. Attribution by Cuds on Coins.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Chuck Newman
• CU-1C-1980-21
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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