CU-1C-1982-03 Cud

Description

Third in the 1982 Philadelphia cud census, CU-1C-1982-03 is notable for its Bronze Small Date assignment and its cross-references to two secondary cataloging systems: LC-82 SD-4 Cu from the Thurman and Margolis LC file system, and JCc-82-SDC-13 from an independent cataloger's framework, with the latter entry dated April 3, 2023. The bronze (copper) Small Date combination identifies one of the scarcer 1982 Philadelphia subtypes, produced before the mid-year changeover to copper-plated zinc while using the small date punch style. The dual cross-references provide collectors with multiple verification pathways — a specimen can be confirmed through the Cuds on Coins primary designation, the Thurman and Margolis LC number, or the JCc catalog entry, each maintained by independent attributors. At 95% copper and 3.1 grams, this bronze cent is heavier and compositionally distinct from the zinc cents (2.5 grams) that would soon dominate production. Cross-referencing across three systems reflects the thoroughness with which this particular cud variety has been documented, placing it among the better-attested entries in the early portion of the 1982-P census. Attribution by Cuds on Coins; cross-referenced as LC-82 SD-4 Cu and JCc-82-SDC-13.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Mike Diamond
• CU-1C-1982-03; LC-82 SD-4 Cu, JCc-82-SDC-13. 04/03/2023.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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