1982 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Bronze Small Date - CU-1c-1982-07(SD) Cud

Description

Cataloged as CU-1c-1982-07(SD), this cud on the Bronze Small Date subtype brings the subtype-specific numbering into the Small Date territory — the compact Small Date numerals paired with the heavier 95% copper alloy at 3.1 grams. The "(SD)" suffix in the census designation explicitly identifies the date style, a critical attribution detail for a year in which dies from two different obverse hubs were used at the same mint facility. This entry forms one half of a Bronze/Zinc pair sharing the same census number, indicating that the die bearing this fracture served during the transition period when both planchet types were being struck. On the bronze planchet, the cud's raised metal has the warm, reddish character of solid copper-zinc alloy, contrasting with the cooler tone of the zinc-core version that bears the same break. Attribution by Cuds on Coins.

Cross References

• Cross reference number: none. 10/01/2013.

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