CU-1c-1982-18(SD) Cud

Description

Designated CU-1c-1982-18(SD), this interior cud on the Zinc Small Date subtype documents a die break on one of the scarcest 1982 Philadelphia configurations — the 2.5-gram copper-plated zinc planchet paired with the compact small date numerals. The Zinc Small Date sits at the intersection of the later planchet type and the less common date punch, a combination whose relative scarcity in circulation makes each cataloged cud on this subtype a notable find. Identifying the Zinc Small Date requires dual confirmation: a precision scale must register 2.5 grams to verify the zinc composition, and visual inspection of the date numerals must confirm the tighter spacing and slightly reduced proportions that distinguish the small date punch from its large date counterpart. Neither test alone is sufficient, as the weight matches the Zinc Large Date while the date style matches the Bronze Small Date. The subtype-specific catalog's "(SD)" suffix explicitly encodes this date punch identification, providing an unambiguous reference for collectors and researchers who may encounter this variety in mixed accumulations where both date styles are present. This entry pairs with its bronze counterpart under the same census number. Attribution by Cuds on Coins.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Steve Young
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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