1983 (P) Jefferson Nickel - CU-5c-1983P-02 Cud

Description

Second documented cud for the 1983 Philadelphia Mint Jefferson Nickel, this variety cross-references as JNC-83P-2B in the Jefferson Nickel Cud census. The census designation indicates die stage B at position 2, documenting a state where the rim fracture had progressed beyond its initial formation. In a cud, the separated die fragment leaves a cavity that fills with metal during each strike, building up the characteristic raised featureless area. By stage B, the cud typically appears more fully developed than in its initial state, reflecting the die's continued use after the break occurred. The 1983-P Jefferson Nickel is also notable in numismatic circles for its relatively high production of prooflike specimens, though this particular variety appears on a regular business strike. Philadelphia's substantial nickel production through the early 1980s consumed numerous die pairs, and the documentation of cuds across consecutive dates — 1982-P and 1983-P — reflects the consistent die stress patterns inherent in high-volume production. CU-5c-1983P-02 is cataloged by Cuds on Coins.

Cross References

• Cross reference number: JNC-83p-2b.

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