CU-5c-1975-03 Cud

Description

Cross-referenced as JNC-75-1B in the Jefferson Nickel Cuds reference catalog, this 1975 Philadelphia Mint cud carries dual catalog documentation that aids collectors in cross-checking attributions. The JNC system provides an independent framework alongside the Cuds on Coins CU-5c-1975-03 designation, and the "-1B" suffix in the JNC number may indicate a specific die state or position classification. The 1975 Jefferson Nickel bears no mint mark, following the pre-1980 Philadelphia convention of omitting the P designation — a practice that changed in 1980 when the P was added to nickels for the first time. A cud forms when a section of the die rim fractures and separates, creating a void that fills with metal during striking to produce the characteristic raised featureless mass. Three documented cuds for the 1975 date indicate moderate die failure frequency during Philadelphia production. The mid-1970s saw Mint production adjustments following the composition changes of the previous decade, and nickel volumes were calibrated to post-shortage circulation needs. This variety belongs to the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series.

Attribution History

• Cross reference number: JNC-75-1B.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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