CU-1C-1982-82 Cud

Description

Immediately following CU-81 in the census sequence, CU-1C-1982-82 is another Bronze Small Date cud whose consecutive numbering with the preceding entry suggests these discoveries may have been confirmed in close chronological proximity — a pattern familiar in cud collecting, where a productive source of unsearched coins can yield multiple new finds within a short period. The Bronze Small Date subtype, struck from the traditional 95% copper alloy at 3.1 grams with the compact date numerals, holds a particular fascination for 1982 specialists because it represents a production combination that was relatively brief. Philadelphia began 1982 with the Bronze Large Date as its default configuration; the small date punch entered service at some point during the year, and the zinc planchets arrived separately, creating overlapping production phases. Where exactly the Bronze Small Date falls in that sequence — whether before or concurrently with the arrival of zinc blanks — remains a matter of numismatic debate, and the relative scarcity of Bronze Small Date specimens compared to Bronze Large Date examples suggests its window was narrower. Each new cud confirmed on this subtype adds another data point to the ongoing analysis of 1982 die utilization patterns. Attribution by Cuds on Coins.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Marvin L
• CU-1C-1982-82
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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