PC-25c-1983P-02R Pre-Cud

Description

Second documented reverse pre-cud on a 1983 Philadelphia Mint Washington Quarter, this variety preserves the developing crack in the die rim that would eventually progress to a full cud. A pre-cud captures the precursor stage of die rim failure — the fracture has formed in the die steel, but the broken section remains attached to the die body rather than separating entirely. When the fragment eventually breaks away, the resulting cavity fills with metal during striking to produce the raised featureless mass that defines a full cud. The cross-reference notation indicates no other cataloging system reference exists, with this entry documented on 11/15/2024 by Cuds on Coins. The 1983 Washington Quarter is notable in numismatic history as part of the clad coinage era that began in 1965, when the U.S. Mint transitioned from 90% silver to copper-nickel clad composition. Philadelphia's P mintmark had only been added to quarters beginning in 1980, making 1983 an early year for this practice. Modern high-speed coining presses generate enormous forces at the die rim, where metal flow is constrained by the collar, creating stress concentrations that promote fracture initiation. Pre-cuds document the progression of die failure and are valued by error specialists who study the mechanics of die deterioration.

Attribution History

• Discovered by William (Bill) W
• Cross reference number: none. 11/15/2024.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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