PC-1c-1906-02R Pre-Cud

Description

The PC-1c-1906-02R is the second cataloged reverse pre-cud for the 1906 Indian Head Cent, documented by Cuds on Coins. With just three years remaining before Victor David Brenner's Lincoln Cent would replace this design in 1909, the 1906 date represents one of the final high-mintage issues of James B. Longacre's half-century design run. Pre-cuds on the reverse appear as thin raised lines extending from the rim into the oak wreath design, documenting the initial stage of die failure where a crack has formed but the broken section has not yet detached. The '02R' suffix indicates this is the second reverse pre-cud identified for the 1906 date, suggesting multiple reverse dies developed rim failures during that year's production run. Indian Head Cent die varieties from the final years of the series hold particular appeal for collectors who are building a comprehensive survey of die failures across the entire 50-year production span of this iconic American cent design.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Chuck Newman
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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