CU-1C-1982-21 Cud

Description

CU-1C-1982-21 extends the Bronze Large Date portion of the 1982 Philadelphia cud census, documenting another unique rim fracture on a die that was striking cents from the pre-transition 95% copper alloy. The collector market for 1982 cuds benefits from a dynamic that few other error types share: because cuds are visible to the unaided eye, they can be discovered by novice searchers as well as experienced variety specialists, which broadens the pool of potential contributors to the census. A collector sorting through a bag of mixed-date cents needs only basic knowledge — look for a raised blob near the rim — to spot a candidate, which can then be submitted to Cuds on Coins for census comparison and potential new-entry designation. This accessibility has helped the 1982 Philadelphia census grow to one of the largest in the Lincoln Memorial series. The Bronze Large Date cent weighs 3.1 grams and produces a distinctive ring when dropped on a hard surface — a quick auditory test that separates it from the duller thud of the 2.5-gram zinc planchet. Attribution by Cuds on Coins.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Chuck Newman
• CU-1C-1982-21
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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