1982 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Bronze Small Date - CU-1C-1982-82 Cud

Description

Immediately following CU-81 in the census sequence, CU-1C-1982-82 is another Bronze Small Date cud whose consecutive numbering with the preceding entry suggests these discoveries may have been confirmed in close chronological proximity — a pattern familiar in cud collecting, where a productive source of unsearched coins can yield multiple new finds within a short period. The Bronze Small Date subtype, struck from the traditional 95% copper alloy at 3.1 grams with the compact date numerals, holds a particular fascination for 1982 specialists because it represents a production combination that was relatively brief. Philadelphia began 1982 with the Bronze Large Date as its default configuration; dies from the new Small Date hub entered service at some point during the year, and the zinc planchets arrived separately, creating overlapping production phases. Each new cud confirmed on this subtype adds another data point to the ongoing analysis of 1982 die utilization patterns. Attribution by Cuds on Coins.

Cross References

• CU-1C-1982-82; JCc-82_20

External References