2001 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - CU-1C-2001-03 Cud

Description

Three cataloged cuds for the 2001 Philadelphia cent reflect a healthy pattern of die attrition across a large production year. CU-1C-2001-03, the third confirmed entry, adds another fracture profile to the date's die-break record. Die failure at the rim follows a predictable metallurgical sequence: striking pressure generates microscopic deformation in the die steel, repeated cycling propagates subsurface cracks, and eventually a crack reaches the die edge and branches inward to isolate a section. The enclosed fragment may remain in place for a time — producing retained cuds — before separating entirely to create a full cud. Whether CU-1C-2001-03 exhibits a clean break or a partially retained fragment depends on the stage at which the die was pulled from service. Collectors differentiating this variety from the -01 and -02 entries should compare the break position against CudsOnCoins reference photographs.

Cross References

• CU-1C-2001-03

External References