CU-1C-1985-26 Rim Cud

Description

Designated specifically as a rim cud, CU-1C-1985-26 on the 1985 Philadelphia Lincoln Memorial cent represents a distinct subcategory within the cud classification system. While all cuds by definition involve die breaks at or near the rim, a rim cud occurs precisely at the rim line itself — the fracture runs along the rim edge rather than breaking inward from it into the coin's field. This distinction affects the cud's appearance: standard cuds create a raised blob that extends from the rim into the design area, obliterating or partially covering design elements, whereas rim cuds produce a narrower disruption confined more closely to the rim zone. The visual effect of a rim cud is often a thickened, irregular, or flattened section of rim without significant intrusion into the adjacent field or design. Because rim cuds occupy less area than standard cuds, they can be more difficult to detect during casual examination, requiring deliberate rim inspection. The Cuds on Coins catalog distinguishes rim cuds from standard cuds in its titling convention, enabling collectors to identify them before examining photographs. The 1985 Philadelphia date includes two documented rim cuds — CU-26 and CU-27 — providing comparative material for studying this subcategory. 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 Chris Channel
• CU-1C-1985-26
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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