CU-1c-1982-03(SD) Cud

Description

The zinc-composition counterpart of the preceding entry, this CU-1c-1982-03(SD) cud documents the same die break pattern on the Zinc Small Date subtype — the lighter 2.5-gram copper-plated zinc planchet paired with the compact date numerals. Like its bronze twin, this variety carries cross-references to independent cataloging systems: LC-82 SD-4 Cu and JCc-82-SDC-13, confirming that the die fracture has been documented and verified across multiple attribution frameworks. The appearance of the same census number on both Bronze and Zinc Small Date planchets tells a compelling production story: the die that developed this particular rim fracture remained in service long enough to strike coins on both the pre-transition copper alloy and the post-transition zinc-core blanks, placing its working life squarely in the mid-1982 changeover period. On the zinc planchet, the cud's raised metal fills the die void with a lighter, softer material that may exhibit slightly different surface texture compared to the denser copper fill of the bronze version. Collectors pursuing Small Date varieties must confirm the date style independently of composition — weighing the coin identifies bronze versus zinc, but only visual comparison of the numeral spacing identifies small versus large date. Attribution by Cuds on Coins.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Mike Diamond
• Cross reference: LC-82 SD-4 Cu, JCc-82-SDC-13. 04/03/2023.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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