1994 (P) Roosevelt Dime - CU-10c-1994P-02R & 03R Cud

Description

Documented by Cuds on Coins as CU-10c-1994P-02R, this 1994 Philadelphia Roosevelt Dime features a cud at the second cataloged reverse rim position for this date and mint combination. A cud error occurs when a segment of the die fractures and separates at the rim, leaving an area of the struck coin with a raised, featureless mass of metal where the broken die fragment can no longer impress design detail. The 02R designation places this cud at a specific reverse location, distinguishing it from the companion variety CU-10c-1994P-05R, which documents a separate cud from a different die at the fifth reverse position. The 1994 Philadelphia Dime saw substantial production, and the sustained output subjected dies to progressive fatigue that could culminate in rim breaks. Cud collectors value die-break errors for their dramatic visual impact, and having two documented reverse cuds for the same date and mint provides an opportunity to compare how different dies fractured at distinct rim positions under similar production conditions.

Cross References

• Cross reference number: none. 10/01/2013.

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