CU-1C-1982-31 Cud

Description

Passing the thirty-entry threshold in the overall 1982 Philadelphia census, CU-1C-1982-31 on the Bronze Large Date subtype demonstrates that the population of documented cuds for this transitional year continues to grow decades after the coins were struck. New discoveries are still possible because the sheer volume of 1982 cents produced — billions across both compositions — ensures that many die-failure specimens remain unexamined in rolls, bags, and accumulated change. The Bronze Large Date cent is identifiable by three characteristics: its warm copper color, its 3.1-gram weight (noticeably heavier than the 2.5-gram zinc alternative), and the wider spacing of the date numerals that distinguishes the Large Date punch from the more compact Small Date version. Collectors who specialize in cuds often maintain search inventories organized by date and mint, and 1982-P is perennially among the most productive dates for new finds. The Cuds on Coins census provides the essential infrastructure for this activity — without a centralized, numbered registry, independent discoveries would lack the standardized framework needed for reliable communication between collectors. Attribution by Cuds on Coins.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Chuck Newman
• CU-1C-1982-31
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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