CU-1C-1985-06 Cud

Description

In the secondary market for error coins, cuds occupy a distinctive position shaped by both visual appeal and collector demand. CU-1C-1985-06 on the 1985 Philadelphia Lincoln Memorial cent enters a market where cud values are driven primarily by four factors: the size of the break relative to the coin, the specific design elements affected or obliterated, the overall condition of the host coin, and the date-denomination combination. Lincoln cents from common dates like 1985 carry modest base values, which means the error itself — rather than the host coin's rarity — determines virtually the entire premium. Small cuds affecting only a sliver of rim may trade at modest multiples above face value, while large cuds that obliterate significant portions of the design or lettering can command substantially more. The Cuds on Coins catalog number provides a standardized reference point that facilitates transactions between collectors, as both buyer and seller can confirm they are discussing the same documented variety. Market dynamics for 1985 Philadelphia cuds also reflect supply — with 30 cataloged varieties, collectors have numerous options, which moderates individual premiums compared to dates with only one or two known cuds. Struck on copper-plated zinc planchets at 2.5 grams and 19mm from the 1985 mintage of approximately 5.65 billion cents.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Bob Piazza
• CU-1C-1985-06
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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