CU-1C-1955-04 Rim Cud

Description

Fourth documented rim cud for the 1955 Lincoln Wheat Cent, cataloged by Cuds on Coins as CU-1C-1955-04, this variety represents one of multiple die rim failures documented for this celebrated date. The 1955 cent is forever linked to the famous 1955 Doubled Die Obverse — the most iconic die variety in American numismatics — and the intense collector examination driven by that discovery has led to thorough documentation of other die anomalies including cuds, die chips, and interior die breaks. A rim cud occurs when a portion of the die rim fractures and the broken fragment separates entirely, leaving a void that fills with metal during striking. The result is a raised, featureless blob at the coin's edge that replaces whatever design or lettering occupied that position. Four documented rim cuds from the 1955 date, combined with the additional CU-1C-1955-06 cataloged separately, demonstrate systematic die rim failure across multiple die pairs. The 1955 Lincoln Wheat Cent was produced at the Philadelphia Mint during the penultimate decade of Victor David Brenner's wheat reverse, and its relatively modest mintage compared to surrounding years means die variety examples can carry a premium above common date pricing when properly attributed.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Marvin L
• CU-1C-1955-04
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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